Lesson 4: Future Goals

A Gift for Mama
(Source: Money Management International)
In this lesson from Money Management International, students read a story about a young girl named Sara. She has always made gifts for her family for special occasions. For Mother's Day, Sara decides she wants to buy a gift for her mother. After reading and discussing the story, students will create a booklet in which they've illustrated Sara's short-term savings goal and their own short-term savings goal.

The book, A Gift for Mama, is available at your local bookstore, public library, or at Amazon.com.

Math and Taxes: A Pair to Count On
(Source: Money Math - Unit 3)
Designed for kids in grades 4-8, this lesson plan includes age-appropriate lessons that explain concepts of planning as it relates to money.

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The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program
Complete Lessons for Grades 9-12
Junior Achievement Presents: The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program is a 5 session volunteer-led course, with the addition of up to 24 teacher-led sessions, and is recommended for students in grades 9-12. Instructional materials are packaged for 30 students and include detailed activity plans for the volunteer and consumable materials to be used in the classroom.
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