Students read a story about characters who save for something special and then create their own savings goal.
Topic
Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals)
Subject
English or language arts, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Saving a little bit of money over a long time will add up and help us reach our goals.
Essential questions
- How does saving a small amount of money add up over time?
- How does saving money help me reach my goals?
Objectives
- Understand the importance of saving money over time
- Create a savings goal
What students will do
- Read a story about characters who save small amounts of money to reach their goal. (You will need a book reader app to open ePub files).
- Answer questions about the story.
- Write their own savings goal.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_starting-small-saving-up_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_starting-small-saving-up_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_money-monsters-learn-save_story.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.