Show Me the Money! First Job and Income-Earning for Kids
This 4-part self-paced class covers key financial literacy topics such as the value of money, saving and investing, and money management.
Alexandra Valdal CFP ("Mrs. Alyx")
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(84)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will complete assignments on their own and share their progress/input to the class page, do interactive assignments in Nearpod, and send messages directly to the teacher. Learners receive a PDF workbook for their use, with examples and highlights of the class. An estimated 30 minutes of lesson and resource videos, activities, and assignments are expected.Assessment
Learners should be able to create a simple budget at the end of this class if they have completed all videos and assignments.Class Experience
This flex class includes weekly recorded sessions (Youtube), Nearpod exercises, and PDF handouts. Earning income is one of the best ways for children to learn the joys of having their own money - to save, spend, and make plans. Following our friend Amari, who helps in the family business and just got a paper route, learners will go through guided exercises and activities about key financial literacy topics such as the value of money, saving and investing, and money management. Topics covered: *Value of money/what things cost, needs & wants, getting a job/starting a business (earning money) *What’s a budget? Decision-making and goal planning *Keeping track of expenses, outsourcing/asking for help *Recognizing fraud and other financial issues Over 4 weeks, learners will have access to: * Pre-recorded video lessons * PDF worksheets * Nearpod activities Mrs. Alyx is a CFP professional and Financial Advisor who has taught money and finance classes from preschool to College level. This class is suitable for learners from anywhere in the world. ** This is a financial barrier-free class, please message the teacher if you need a coupon code (no reason necessary)**
Learning Goals
Learners will be guided through real-life examples of earning money for the first time and planning to use it wisely.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses self-directed Nearpod use (Nearpod.com) and Youtube videos shared via the Outschool classroom. No accounts are required, for either resource.
Supply List
PDF handouts are supplied. These can be downloaded and printed, or just downloaded to view on screen.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2021
4.9
84reviews
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.
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Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $38 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 8 learners
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Ages: 8-12
