Earning money

Updated Aug 11, 2022

Students listen to a story about earning money and color pictures showing jobs that kids could do to earn money.

Big idea

There are many ways to make money.

Essential questions

How can people earn money?
How is earning money different from other ways of getting money?

Objectives

Explore different ways to earn money
Understand the relationship between work and money

What students will do

Listen to the “Ella Earns Her Own Money” story.
Color pictures that show possible ways to earn money.
Brainstorm jobs they could do to earn money.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_earning-money_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_earning-money_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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Key information for this activity

Building block

(What are the building blocks?)

Executive function
Financial habits and norms
Financial knowledge and decision-making skills

Topic

Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Making money)

School subject

English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts

Audience

Grade level: Elementary school (K-1)

Age range: 5-7

Student characteristics: English language learners, Special education, Low income

Activity characteristics

Activity type: Individual, Storytime

Teaching strategy: Direct instruction, Project-based learning

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Remember, Understand, Evaluate, Create

Activity duration: 45-60 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: I. Earning income

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