One of our grade level standards involves money and banking.  There is no better way to learn the concepts than to "live" them.

 

Our banking unit begins on the first day of school.  Students earn Classroom Cash student are given savings account book. Students how to use the savings deposit slip. We also have fines and fees so students have the experience of budgeting and withdrawing money.  Student complete a  check writing unit and students who pass the test earn checkbooks.  Students earn homework money and are paid by classroom bankers with a  paycheck and learn to endorse and cash their checks at the bank.  We have auctions throughout the year where students spend their cash.

 

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