JA Elementary Grades Programs

Ourselves® (Grade K) is designed to develop personal economic concepts through read-aloud stories and hands-on activities presented by the volunteer. This program is delivered as a series of five 25-minute activities recommended for students in kindergarten. The self-contained program kit includes detailed activity plans and stories for the volunteer and materials for 30 students. 

SESSIONS	KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
One: Robbie's Trip to the Farm Students are introduced to a storybook character and his visit to a family farm. Through a group discussion and drawing pictures of their favorite animals, they discover that individuals make choices.	recognize the role of self. appreciate individual differences.
Two: Angie and the Carnival Students are introduced to a storybook character and her plans to earn money by making and selling crafts at a carnival.	define money. identify one form of money coins. differentiate coins.
Three: Charlie Plants a Garden Students learn how the storybook characters work together to plant a community garden.	recognize the importance of working together. discover rewards other than money.
Four: Meagan Buys a Present Students recognize the importance of saving money to buy something they want through a story about a girl who must save to buy a birthday present.	discuss the importance of saving money. identify a place where people save money. demonstrate how to save money. name something they would like to save for.
Five: Dylan and the New Playground Students learn how the storybook characters save money to buy new playground equipment for their school.	identify ways money can be used to benefit others. recognize the value of work. appreciate the importance of giving.