Resource Type: Borrowing

  • Exploring ways we use money

    Students listen to scenarios about using money, move to one corner of the room or another to identify what people in the scenario were doing (saving, spending, earning, borrowing), and discuss the example. Topic Earn (Making money), Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals), Spend (Buying things, Giving to others), Borrow…

  • Sequencing a story about borrowing

    Students listen to a story about borrowing and then sequence picture cards so they can use them to retell the story. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts Grade Level Elementary school (K-1) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 25, 2022 Big idea It’s important to be a good borrower.…

  • Sharing a story about borrowing

    Students read a story about Money Monsters who are learning to be good borrowers. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 25, 2022 Big idea When we borrow something, it’s important that…

  • Writing about borrowing

    Students discuss good borrowing and lending behaviors and then write an expository, persuasive, or narrative paragraph about being a good borrower. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 25, 2022 Big idea When we borrow…

  • Mapping your money journey (elementary school)

    Students complete a short survey to find out about their current money skills and explore things they can do to manage money better. Topic Earn, Save and invest, Protect, Spend, Borrow Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (4-5) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to…

  • Exploring saving and spending game

    Students play a game where they earn and spend money to learn how our choices affect how we’re able to save. Topic Earn (Making money), Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Protect (Managing risk), Spend (Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school…

  • Becoming a trustworthy borrower

    Students discuss good borrowing behaviors and perform role-plays to practice being a trustworthy borrower. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 25, 2022 Big idea When we borrow something, it’s important…

  • Being a thankful borrower

    Students listen to a Money Monster story about borrowing things and then create a “thank you” card for someone they have borrowed something from. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (K-1), Elementary school (2-3) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug…

  • Borrowing and lending money

    After learning what it means to be a responsible borrower or lender, students write their own ending to a short story about borrowing and lending money. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…

  • Borrowing or buying?

    Students learn the difference between borrowing and buying things and then play a game where they sit or stand to distinguish between borrowing or buying. Topic Spend (Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Elementary school (K-1) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug…