Workshops
Smart Money Choices
An interactive workshop designed to introduce young students to the fundamentals of money, decision-making, and responsibility through engaging, hands-on activities. Students learn by doing,earning, spending, and reflecting on their choices in real time.
What the Workshop Includes
Needs vs. Wants
Students learn how to prioritize by distinguishing between essential needs and optional wants. Through movement-based activities, they practice making quick decisions and explaining their reasoning.
How Do We Get Money?
Students are introduced to the concept that money is earned through work. By exploring different jobs, they begin to understand the connection between effort and income.
Earn Your Money
Students complete simple tasks to earn money, allowing them to experience firsthand how effort leads to reward. This builds a stronger appreciation for the value of money.
Mini Store Experience
Students use the money they earned to shop within a set budget. They must make choices, prioritize what matters most, and understand that they can't buy everything they want.
My Money Plan
Students apply what they’ve learned by creating a simple plan for saving and spending. They reflect on their choices and set small, meaningful goals.
Behavioral Learning Focus
This workshop uses interactive activities to help students explore:
- The difference between needs and wants
- The connection between effort and money
- Budgeting and decision-making
- Trade-offs and prioritization
- Early saving and spending habits
Key Takeaway
Students will learn the importance of a simple yet powerful phrase
STOP --> THINK --> CHOOSE
