Materials: Blank paper (or poster-sized for groups) Markers, colored pencils, magazines, glue sticks, scissors Optional: printed icons/emojis for inspiration Reflection journals or notebooks Learning Objectives By the end of the activity, students will be able to: Identify personal traits, values, and interests through visual expression. Recognize emotions connected to different aspects of their lives. Share... Continue Reading →
Choices and Costs Every day, we make choices about money. Sometimes we have enough money to buy everything we want, but usually, we don’t. That means we must decide what to buy and what to give up. When we make a decision, we also give something up. The thing we give up is called the... Continue Reading →
Every day, people spend money on many things. But not everything we spend money on is the same. Some things we buy are needs, and some are wants. Needs are things we must have to live, like food, water, clothes, and shelter. If we don’t have our needs, life becomes very difficult. Wants are things... Continue Reading →
A long time ago, people didn’t have money. If you wanted something, you had to trade for it. This was called barter. For example, you might trade two chickens for a bag of rice. But barter was tricky. What if the person with rice didn’t want chickens? That’s why people created money. Money is something... Continue Reading →
Theme: What is money, how do we make choices with it, and why decisions matter.Schedule: 3 class days (45–60 minutes each). Day 1: What is Money? Week 1 Introduction: Dollars and Decisions Welcome to our new class, Dollars and Decisions! This week, we’re going to start exploring how money plays an important role in our... Continue Reading →
The last week of September is an exciting time because it gives us two powerful reminders: the importance of keeping our hearts healthy and the joy of building friendships. On September 29, the world celebrates World Heart Day, a time to think about how exercise, good food, and healthy choices protect our most important muscle—the... Continue Reading →
Day 1 of 3
Linear_Equations1- Worksheet (1)Download Linear_Equations1 answer keyDownload
When you look at a graph, one of the simplest shapes you’ll see is a straight line. A line doesn’t curve or bend—it moves in one constant direction. Think about real life: many situations can be represented by a straight line. Example 1: Taxi fare – Imagine a taxi that charges a $3 base fee,... Continue Reading →
August 8, 2025 Backpacks, Slushies, and Sneakers—Oh My! August is an exciting month! School is starting, summer is ending, and stores are bursting with cool stuff—bright backpacks, stylish sneakers, iced drinks, and the newest tech gadgets. But before your wallet gets lighter than your bookbag, let’s talk about something important: smart money choices. Every day,... Continue Reading →
Unleashed Learning Gateway 