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Creating a savings inspiration board

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Students identify some things they’d like to save for and create an inspiration board (a collage of images, words, and/or phrases) to help them stay motivated to save.

Big idea

Saving money can help you achieve your financial goals.

Essential questions

  • What do I feel is worth saving for?
  • How can I stay motivated to save money?

Objectives

  • Create an inspiration board that captures things worth saving money for
  • Begin to plan for spending and savings decisions that are aligned with personal goals and values

What students will do

  • Find or create images that represent things they’d like to save for.
  • Create a collage of images and/or words that represent specific things they’d like to have in the future.
  • Share their inspiration boards with the class.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-savings-inspiration-board_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-savings-inspiration-board_worksheet.pdf

Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.

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