Students learn about the benefits of forming their own savings habits and explore what it looks like to save a percentage of income.
Topic
Save and invest (Choosing how to save)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), Math
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Establishing a savings plan may make it easier to get in the habit of saving money and can help people reach their savings goals.
Essential questions
- What are savings habits?
- How do personal savings habits help people save money?
Objectives
- Become familiar with habits that can help people save money
- Put specific saving habits into practice to build savings
What students will do
- Brainstorm helpful personal savings habits.
- Review scenarios to practice the habit of saving a certain percentage of earnings.
- Answer reflection questions to build their personal connection to savings habits.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_exploring-savings-habits_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_exploring-savings-habits_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.
