Students identify their interests and talents after reading a story about characters who explore careers connected to things they like to do.
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
English or language arts, Social studies or history
Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Our interests and talents can help us think about careers that might be right for us.
Essential questions
- What are my interests and talents?
- In which careers can I use my interests and talents?
Objectives
- Understand how our interests and talents can help with choosing a career
- Explore personal interests and talents
What students will do
- Read a story about characters who explore careers connected to their interests and talents. (You will need a book reader app to open ePub files).
- Answer questions about the story.
- Identify their own interests and talents.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_choosing-career_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_choosing-career_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-learn-about-careers_story.pdf
cfpb_building_block_money-monsters-learn-career_story.epub
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
