Lesson 4

Here is the lesson 4 plan Kwabe and I used at Muessel. Worked pretty well the only caution I have is to allow for more time than we did when handing out the pigs. Things kindof got off track after that.

Also here is the story problem we did in class along with the kids. We made handouts so each kid could follow along at their desks, seemed to work pretty well but it might help to review how you want to present the math before you start presenting it. For instance when I was writing it out I accidentally used a sq root sign instead of the long division sign. :-)

Lesson 4 –

Muessel Title slide – Review what we did last week

Take 5 minutes for kids to fill out WS #2 for lesson 4, then discuss Slide 1 – Explain slide, its very straightforward

Slide 2 – Discussion about saving. Does anyone here ever save money? Where are some ways that you guys save money? When you earn money do you save all of it or just a portion? Do you have way to figure out how much money to spend vs. save?

Slide 5 – Some kids use Banks to keep their money in, like adults.

Slide 6 – Savings accounts Two types of accounts Savings & Checking Checking is money you use to buy everyday things Savings is money you keep in the account for awhile – earns interest And so what is interest – any ideas?

Slide 7 – Explain what interest is. Follow slide

Slide 8 – Just used as a transition slide, read it and move on to the goals slide.

Slide 9 – Have the kids explain short vs. long term goals.

Slide 10 – Have the kids draw their savings goals in the workbook. Allow 7 minutes.

Slide 11 – Pig Explain the different slots and follow the slide. Make sure the kids are still paying attention b/c they will be distracted by the pig.

Slide 12 – Savings is the first slot on the pig. Have the kids pick out a savings sticker and put it on the pig. Give math problem regarding savings from handout. Take at least 5 minutes on it.

Slide – 16 Recap what we learned Talk about next week, spending!!