Our second grade class has begun a new unit in Social Studies called, "Mini-Society." It's an exciting hands-on unit that teaches students about economics.
Students will establish their own society, print their own money, open their own businesses, and create their own government. This experience will help your child understand more about entrepreneurship, economics, government, law, math, and ethics.
In the process of creating a business, your child may ask you about providing some materials to make the products that they have decided to sell. Please let me know if this is a problem for you and we will make other arrangements here at school. Since students are unable to bring home Mini-Society money to "pay" for their requested materials, we encourage you to "barter" with your child. Feel free to be creative to help your child learn about the value of money and that there is a cost for their supplies. Please do not go out and spend a lot of money!
Example...
Your child comes home requesting that your purchase felt and ribbon for his or her project. Instead of simply running to the store to get the supplies, find a way for them to earn them with a job for which they may not already be responsible (washing dishes, washing the car, pulling weeds, giving mom or dad a shoulder rub, doing little sister's hair, playing with little brother, etc.)
Monday, April 26, 2010
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