Wants and Needs / Small Group Class
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner Level
Welcome to Walter the Vault®'s Exciting Financial Literacy Class for Kids! In a world where financial literacy is a crucial life skill, "Walter the Vault®" stands as the gateway to empowering your child with essential money management knowledge. Here's why diving into the world of money matters is a must for every young mind: ♾ Lifelong Skills: Equip your kids with the skills they'll use throughout their lives. "Walter the Vault®" introduces fundamental concepts like budgeting, saving, and making wise spending choices, setting the stage for a financially responsible future. 🙇♀️ Early Empowerment: Teach your children that money matters aren't just for grown-ups! By embracing financial education early on, kids gain confidence and better decision-making skills. 🤔 Smart Choices, Bright Futures: "Walter the Vault®" is a guide to making wise financial decisions. By instilling good money habits early, your child is set up for financial independence later in life. ✅ Goal Setting & Planning: Whether it's saving for a toy or planning for college, kids learn the importance of setting goals and taking steps to achieve them. 💰 Understanding Value: "Walter the Vault®" helps kids understand the value of money beyond its physical form. From counting coins to making choices about spending, the song provides a foundation for grasping the concept of value in various aspects of life. So, Are you ready for a joyful learning experience for your little ones? Our class, specially designed for young kids, promises a fun and engaging journey into the world of financial literacy. ---- About this class: This class will be a fun journey with Walter the Vault® to realize how to distinguish Wants and Needs, and how to use it, to manage, and spend money. Sometimes the class will be challenging and surprising, while other times it will be filled with music, rhymes, and so much happiness! For this class there are no prerequisites for your kid, just have internet, a screen, and then let our teachers make the magic! ⭐️ In this class, kids will learn: 𐄷 Sorting Needs vs Wants: Dive into the world of prioritization as we learn to distinguish between "needs" and "wants." This foundational skill helps young minds understand the importance of managing expectations and money wisely. 💸 Money Management: Recognize that money is a limited resource. Our class empowers kids to develop crucial financial literacy skills in easy ways, teaching them to start thinking about how to save, spend, invest, give, and budget wisely. ----- Prepare to be captivated right from the start! We kick off with interactive questions like "What would you bring to a deserted island?" These lively discussions pave the way for exploring important concepts like "What is a want?" and "What is a need?" * We recommend you repeat this class for your kid time by time to reinforce what they learn and lock the information into their long-term memory. --- 👍 Why Choose Walter's Class? 💻 Engaging Interactive Learning: Dive into a world of interactive challenges, stunning visuals, and lively conversations that make learning about money exciting and memorable. Our classes aren't just lectures; they're immersive experiences where children actively participate and learn through play. 😎 Tailored to Each Audience: We understand that every child is unique. That's why we adapt our classes to suit the needs and interests of each audience, ensuring that every student gets the most out of their learning experience. 👩🏻🏫 Experienced teachers: Our teachers bring a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm, ensuring that each student receives the best possible learning experience. 🎁 Quality Delivery: We always looking to upgrade our classes. Your comments really matter to us. 🌐 Education for All: Walter the Vault® extends beyond classroom settings. Over the years, we've curated a wealth of online content. All of our content has been crafted with passion and dedication, working to democratize access to financial literacy education for all types of learners. ⌨️ More About Walter the Vault®: Walter the Vault® is your trusted companion in providing age-appropriate financial literacy advice for both children and parents. Our goal is to equip kids with essential life skills – saving reasonably, spending responsibly, investing wisely, giving generously, and budgeting regularly. Enroll your child today and have fun learning about money with Walter the Vault® ✨
Learning Goals
Students will walk away from class understanding:
- Wants vs. Needs
- Critical thinking when shopping
- Budgeting
- Prioritizing Needs over Wants
Other Details
Supply List
We will refer to the songs: "Wants and Needs'" by Kelly Kirk, Rich Weinstein + Walter the Vault "Walter the Vault Theme Song" by Josh Sitron, Rich Weinstein, + Walter the Vault If you'd like to listen to them on your own, refer to your favorite streaming music provider and you should be able to find them there!
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Walter the Vault's team of teachers all agree: financial literacy is so fun and valuable to teach to kids! The class creation & teacher training is led by Kelly Kirk (out of Seattle, USA). Kelly is a certified teacher with international experience teaching thousands of kids over the past decade. She has run her own acting skills for kids and worked as a green screen actress in Shanghai for immersive, educational games for kids. Kelly was also a finalist for "Rising Leader" in the 2023 Wonder Women Awards (Women in Toys). She is so passionate and determined to create fantastic resources with "Walter the Vault" that help kids love learning about money. Her team shares that enthusiasm and helps bring this great dream to life. Walter the Vault was originally founded by the spectacular, award-winning Tax Attorney, Karen Tenenbaum, CPA, E.Q.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-5 learners per class