Singing a song about saving

Updated Aug 11, 2022

Students discuss the importance of saving money and sing a song about saving.

Big idea

Saving money can help you buy something you feel is worth saving for.

Essential questions

Why is saving money a good habit to have?
What do I feel is worth saving for?

Objectives

Understand how saving money can be a good habit
Understand that people save for different things

What students will do

Discuss the kinds of things people save money for.
Sing a song about saving.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_singing-song-about-saving_guide.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

Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals)

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: Whole class

Teaching strategy: Cooperative learning

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Understand, Apply

Activity duration: 15-20 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: III. Saving

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