Lesson 2: Money for Needs and Wants

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Activity plan
Review the "Guide for Volunteers and Teachers".
- Use the "Vocabulary Flash Cards" to review the key definitions with the students.
- On the board, create a chart with two categories: "Needs" and "Wants". Review the "Needs and Wants picture card set" with the students and add the items to the chart.
- Complete the "Coins and Bills worksheet" and "Credit and Debit Card worksheet" found in the "Junior Journal". As students complete the worksheets, host a brief discussion about the differences between credit and debit cards.
- Divide the students into groups and hand out copies of the "Needs and Wants Game" for students to play within their groups. If time permits, they can also complete the Make a Match activity in the "Junior Journal".
- Use the "Vocabulary Flash Cards" to review the key definitions with the students.