Wants and Needs / Small Group Class
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursHomework
You will receive two fantastic colorful worksheets you're encouraged to look over with learners after the class to reinforce the learning. Also, learners are encouraged to browse our streaming music (search: Walter the Vault) to find songs with helpful lyrics to lock in the lessons even further.Assessment
There are fun quizzes and lots of times for questions throughout class. This class is very interactive, with plenty of discussion, especially with our small class sizes.Grading
Students are welcome to request a certificate upon completion!Class Experience
Beginner Level
Welcome to Walter the Vault®'s Exciting Financial Literacy Class for Kids! 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. ----- * 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. --- Our small group classes help kids learn about money. ---- 🙇♀️ Why kids should learn about money? 🩺 Financial Literacy is a crucial life skill. "Walter the Vault®" is your friend to help bring up money conversations. From classes to interesting media, we help kids understand money. It's never too early to start learning about money. 🐣 Early Empowerment: Teach your children that understanding money is not just for grown-ups! By embracing financial education early on, kids gain opportunities and choices, boosting their confidence and decision-making abilities. ✅ Goal Setting & Planning: Whether it's saving for a toy or planning for college, kids learn the importance of envisioning their dreams and taking steps to achieve them. Children will learn the value in setting and accomplishing self-driven dreams. --- 👍 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. --- Learn More About Walter the Vault®: W (we) A (are) L (long-term) T (thinkers) Walter the Vault® helps your kids navigate money choices and useful life skills. Walter is your trusted companion in providing age-appropriate financial literacy advice for both children and parents. We equip kids with essential life skills so that they can be more educated & proactive in their financial future. saving reasonably, spending responsibly, investing wisely, giving generously, and budgeting regularly. ⭐️ Fun Facts About Walter ⭐️ - Our theme song was arranged by Josh Sitron ("Dora the Explorer" theme songwriter). - Many of our illustrations come from illustrators who have worked at Disney, Cartoon Network, and Discovery Kids. - Our animations are directed & produced by an award-winning short film producer. - Walter was created by an award-winning Tax Attorney / CPA. She couldn't believe how the most wealthy people had, sometimes, the least understanding of money. Her goal was to teach kids about money to save them a lot of headache in the future. - Walter the Vault's Director of Content and Innovation has been teaching on Outschool since 2020. She adores both companies and sees such value in what each provides. She's so happy to build this Water the Vault platform on Outschool. Enroll your child today and have fun learning about money with Walter the Vault® ✨ You're never too young to start learning about money.
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!
2 files available upon enrollment
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
$20
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 69 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-5 learners per class