This
workshop uses the emphasis on language arts in the No Child Left
Behind initiative to also teach basic economic concepts. There are
fifteen lessons, each using a different book. Each lesson has a
song and at least one activity-based component so students can participate
in the lesson. Economic lessons complement the following children’s
trade books:
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
The Mitten
A Chair for My Mother
On Market Street
What Do People Do All Day?
Just Shopping with Mom
Curious George Takes a Job
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel
The Lorax
Pancakes, Pancakes!
What If?
One Fine Day
The Purse
Alexander, who used to be rich last sunday
The Berenstain Bears and Mama’s New Job
NO BACKGROUND IN ECONOMICS IS NEEDED.
All curriculum materials, and prizes provided.
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