What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners are encouraged to work on their goals continually and check-in with the teacher, as needed. Interaction via the Outschool classroom is not expected, but is available, in order to answer individual questions and work towards goals.Assessment
Informal assessment via classroom posts or messages to teacherClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Mrs. Alyx is a Canadian Certified Financial Planner Professional who works daily with people wanting to learn more about how to manage their money. Financial coaching always focuses on the individual - what do YOU want to do with YOUR money? In ongoing 35-minute sessions and classroom interactions (3-4 sessions are recommended; learners can join anytime and can continue class on an ongoing basis), we will use videos, quizzes, visuals and PDF worksheets to learn more about money management and financial literacy skills. Each session will always address learner understanding and questions, as well as monthly general topics: This class includes occasional personalized PDF worksheets for budgeting, goal setting, and class review. Mrs. Alyx has lived and worked in Canada, England, and Japan and loves languages (she has studied French, German, Japanese, and Mandarin). She is comfortable teaching learners who are learning English as a second language, or who benefit from personalized tailoring of content and pace of lessons. Mrs. Alyx uses learner-directed interests to guide the lessons and will engage learners with visuals, additional handouts, and resources. There is no class November 11th for Remembrance Day and will break for two weeks at the end of December. November: Earning money, future Planning (priorities, values, lifestyle), starting a business December: Monthly and special (gift/event) budgeting, financial resources and security (recognizing fraud) January: Money as a tool to be used, how money is earned (jobs, income, investing) February: Spending tracking, budgeting (income and expenses) March: Financial goals, banking, credit/debit cards April: Credit scores, credit history, investments, insurance
Learning Goals
Learning financial terms, striving for a functional and non-emotional relationship with money, how to budget, where to find financial information, setting financial goals.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses screenshare, Blooket and Kahoot! quizzes in class, as well as Youtube videos be shared in class or as an additional resource via the Outschool classroom and optional learner self-directed Nearpod use (Nearpod.com). No accounts are required beyond the Outschool classroom. Any additional resource links may be emailed to the adult via the "parent" message tab.
Supply List
Teacher provided PDF worksheets
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a Canadian CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, "Mrs. Alyx" (Alexandra (Alyx) Valdal) is passionate about financial literacy for the next generation! Teaching kids about money is so important for establishing good habits and understanding that money is just a tool to be used.
Mrs. Alyx has lived and taught different subjects in Canada, England, and Japan. She has taught learners from age 2 to 72 from preschool to college courses and loves engaging with excited students. In her Outschool classes, Mrs. Alyx helps learners reflect on their own money values through talking about needs and wants and how money can work in our lives, now and in the future.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-4 learners per class