Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a special program at their school called KidsECON. Join them and their mentor, Peggy, on their adventures around the community as they learn how people spend and make money. [grades K-3]
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Laila takes us on a tour through the grocery store. Learn the difference between a need and a want in the first episode of KidsECON. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a...
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Join Ella, Laila, and Jayden from the KidsECON crew as they explore the world of banking and saving money. Learn the importance of keeping your money safe, how to manage it wisely, and why saving for...
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Jayden and his friends from the KidsECON crew stop for lunch at a local pizza restaurant. Learn what's the differences between goods and services. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking...
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Laila and her friends visit the animal shelter. They learn about different kinds of animals and the costs of caring for them. The KidsECON crew also learn how important it is to support shelters...
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After watching KidsECON Episode 1, "The Grocery Store," the students will identify and compare wants and needs, explain how wants and needs change over time, explain why people have jobs, and describe...
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After watching KidsECON Episode 2, "The Bank," the students will discuss how banks help to keep money safe. The students will complete a series of learning activities involving vocabulary cards...
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This lesson will explore how goods and services meet needs and wants. By learning about goods and services in the school, community and South Carolina, students will identify goods as items for...
