Cross Curriculum: Financial Literacy for Students With Disabilities
Susan Asplund MSW/MAT/TESOL - ACE Educator
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Learn about personal finance while building math and language skills by using accessible children's stories. Inclusive learning environment for all students (esp. neurodiverse/autistic, ADHD, & other disabilities).
Class experience
Beginner Level
In this ongoing class, we will explore matters of personal finance through carefully curated storytelling. The academic level of stories and activities approximates the American first through third-grade curriculum. This class is intended for students with disabilities who may be older but need material presented at a lower academic level or at a pace that allows for repetition and extended wait times. Class Format Learners may read or view the book before class as desired (links will be...
Students will improve their understanding of concepts related to personal finance, such as saving money, spending money, decision-making, opportunity costs, and needs vs wants. Students may improve their reading comprehension as we work through the different stories. Students may improve their math skills as we work through various scenarios of budgeting or creating spending plans.
I am a former special education teacher and created and implemented cross-curriculum for middle school students with disabilities.
Multiple ways of accessing content as well as showing understanding. Students may speak, use chat, use a device, write full sentences, write words, draw pictures, or use physical indications. Small class size. Experienced teacher & parent.
A generic summary sheet will be available to print to capture learning about the topic. Additional activity sheets will be offered to complement the story but are not required for participation. Students are asked to have a pencil and paper available during class. Additional supplies that may be helpful include color pencils or crayons.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
These stories represent diverse characters, cultures, and situations as recommended by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Minnesota Council on Economic Education and many have received the Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award. The level of information ranges from first to third-grade equivalent and I will provide additional resources if the student is interested in going deeper. We will be using YouTube and Google Slides during class. No account is required for students to access materials.
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Hello! I'm a friendly and experienced teacher who believes that everyone has the capacity for learning. My passion lies in helping students discover their own spark. I strive to create a challenging yet enjoyable learning environment in my...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
