Stocks Rock! Bootcamp - Experience the Stock Market W/ Fake Cash
Over six classes, you'll learn to buy and sell stocks - with fake money! ake this class to learn the basics. After that, you can join the weekly class.
Walter the Vault® Financial Literacy Money Skills
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(159)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
The stock market is so fun!! Let's learn about it 😁 You will learn to buy securities (stocks/etfs/index funds on investopedia.com's stock simulator. No experience is necessary: just a positive attitude & a willingness to learn. __________________________________________________________ ---- Class 1 - What is a Security? We'll answer the question: What is a stock? We'll also talk about Index Funds & ETFs. Homework: Make a list of stocks/companies/industries you like/support + buy with half of your money ----- Class 2 - Psychology behind Stock Picking/Read the Charts. Learn the basics about reading charts, highs/lows. We'll learn to look at the different prices based off of month/year/day/etc etc Homework: Draw a 1 year/5 year/max chart of a stock you bought ----- Class 3 - Stock Market Lingo A mix of classic and modern phrases Homework: Draw a cartoon with your favorite vocab word (or make up your own) ----- Class 4 - When to Sell/ Buy? 💰 Is there a good time to buy stocks? We'll learn about common mistakes that people make in the stock market - and learn cool tricks for investing intelligently. Homework: Pick a company or two in your portfolio & identify a few times in their past that would have been great to buy/sell ----- Class 5 - News and the World? 🤷🏽♀️ Have you taken the time to look into the people in charge of your company? Learn to research your companies and feel more confident with your investments and their industry. Homework: Find two conflicting articles about a stock that you like. What did you notice in each article? ----- Class 6 - Final Class/Reflection In this final class, students will talk about how their stock market experience went. What were the highs and the lows? Homework: Enroll in "Stocks Rock" Weekly! The difficulty of each class will vary. Some topics are easier than others, however, we'll ask more challenging questions if the class seems to be at a level where they can handle the challenge. And vice versa, if the class is at a lower level, the difficulty will be modified. Overall, the goal is that you leave this class with a great understanding and new perspective on your choices with money and the way it works in our world. 🔹 More About Walter the Vault: Walter the Vault provides financial literacy advice for children and parents. Kids will learn to save reasonably, spend responsibly, invest wisely, give appropriately, and budget regularly. Learn lifelong valuable financial literacy skills with Walter the Vault! 📍Outschool's Financial Assistance Program: https://outschool.com/family-assistance-program#usSiCXzxfw
Learning Goals
Vocab:
- Stock Share
- Business
- C.E.O.
- F.O.M.O.
- Chasing a Stock
- F.U.D.
- Bear Market
- Bull Market
- Trade Stocks
- Buying Stocks
- Selling Stocks
- Buy high, sell low vs. buy low sell high
- Buy the Dip
- Fake News
- Stock Charts
- Daily High
- Daily Low
- Market Order
- Limit Order
- Limit Sell
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are STRONGLY encouraged to join the students in their excitement and research, learning about their investments. They may need some help with research and homework.Students will use Investopedia to simulate their no-risk stock portfolios. https://www.investopedia.com/simulator/
Supply List
Join investopedia & create an account for a simulator portfolio: https://www.investopedia.com/simulator/portfolio
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will use Investopedia to simulate their no-risk stock portfolios. https://www.investopedia.com/simulator/
Joined July, 2020
4.8
159reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Walter the Vault®: Financial Literacy for Kids!
Walter the Vault® teaches kids all about money through engaging, one-on-one online classes. We believe you're never too young to learn about money, so let's start young and make it fun!
What Kids Learn:
- How money is used for wants and needs
- Smart shopping and saving habits
- The importance of helping others in need
- Making wise financial decisions for the future
About Walter the Vault®:
W (we) 💻
A (are) ↱
L (long-term) ⏳
T (thinkers) 🧐
E (earning) 💸
R (responsibly) 💭
Created by an award-winning Tax Attorney/CPA, Walter the Vault® was born from the realization that even wealthy individuals often lack basic financial understanding. Our mission: "Start young and make it fun!"
Our Team:
🎬 Content Director: Experienced Outschool teacher since 2020
🪇 Theme Song: Arranged by Josh Sitron ("Dora the Explorer" theme songwriter)
🖌️Illustrations: Former Disney, Cartoon Network, and Discovery Kids artists
🖼️Animations: Directed by an award-winning short film producer
📊Business Development: Expert in children's publishing and edutainment
📖Co-Author: Masters in Accounting and business owner
Class Structure: 🧮
-Live, interactive, one-on-one sessions
-Flexible scheduling - most days of the week available
-Can't find a suitable time? Send us a request!
Learning Approach: 🏫
-Hands-on activities and real-world examples
-Games and simulations
-Discussion-based learning
-Practical exercises
Benefits for Your Child: 👍
-Financial empowerment
-Critical thinking and decision-making skills
-Goal setting and achievement
-Lifelong money management skills
-College and career readiness
Enroll Today and Give Your Child the Gift of Financial Literacy!
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Contact us to learn more about how Walter the Vault can help your child build a strong financial future! ---⭐️Reviews
Live Group Class
$135
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-10 learners per class
