The CPA profession offers the Penny Wise materials to assist parents and teachers in introducing financial topics and concepts to elementary and middle school students.
The Penny Wise lesson plans include exercises on preparing a budget, making price comparisons, reconciling bank statements and calculating interest.
Lesson Plans
- Lesson 1: Goods & Services, "Your Good, Your Service"
- Lesson 2: Unit Pricing & Comparison Shopping, "The Price is Right"
- Lesson 3: Supply & Demand, "Determining the Right Price"
- Lesson 4: Personal Budgeting, "Managing Your Money"
- Lesson 5: Savings & Interest, "Saving for the Holidays"
- Lesson 6: Checking Accounts, "Balancing the Numbers"
- Answer Key