Lesson Plan

Exploring Financial Conversations

Students will explore basic financial literacy through creative dialogues with money, understanding simple money management ideas in a fun and interactive way.

Introducing money concepts early helps students develop good money habits. This lesson makes learning about money relatable through creative storytelling and role play.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up - Imaginary Money Dialogue

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity - Money Management Role Play

20 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down - Reflective Journal Entry

5 minutes

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Slide Deck

Financial Literacy Discoveries

Introduce the slide deck with enthusiasm. Explain that today's lesson will show how money can 'talk' and give fun advice. Keep the language simple and engaging for 4th graders.

What If Money Could Talk?

Explain the basic idea that money might give advice. Ask students to think about what a talking dollar might say.

Imagine a Talking Dollar

Use simple language to introduce the warm-up activity. Encourage students to share their creative ideas.

Let's Role Play!

Discuss the role play activity. Explain that each group will act out a scene with money giving advice.

Reflect & Discover

Wrap up the lesson with a focus on reflection. Invite students to think about what they learned.

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What If Money Could Talk?

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Molly Mulhern

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