JA Ourselves® introduces students to the intersection of financial literacy and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives. Through hands-on classroom activities, the learning experience provides students with an introduction to personal economics and the choices consumers make to meet their needs and wants. It also introduces students to the role of money in society while providing them with practical information about earning, saving, and sharing money.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Practice economics by making personal choices.
-- Understand that people have basic needs and wants and the difference between them.
-- Learn about ways to earn money.
-- Understand the importance of saving and having a savings goal.
-- Understand how to earn money to help others in the community.
JA Ourselves is recommended for kindergarten students. The learning experience offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. It includes five 30-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. Spanish translation is available for JA Ourselves.
JA learning experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Practice economics by making personal choices.
-- Understand that people have basic needs and wants and the difference between them.
-- Learn about ways to earn money.
-- Understand the importance of saving and having a savings goal.
-- Understand how to earn money to help others in the community.
JA Ourselves is recommended for kindergarten students. The learning experience offers flexible implementation options to meet the needs of students and teachers in a variety of use cases. It includes five 30-minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout. Spanish translation is available for JA Ourselves.
JA learning experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.
JA Program Details
Grades:
Elementary School
Sessions:
5
Volunteer Time Commitment:
Implementation Options:
Classroom Based
After School
Virtual
After School
Virtual
JA Focus:
Financial Literacy
High Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Moderate Entrepreneurship
Work Readiness
Moderate Work Readiness
Related Program Supplements:
Virtual Implementation
Remote classroom is available for JA OurselvesProgram Resources
- Descripción General de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA Ourselves
- JA Ourselves JA in a Day Learning Experience Brief
- JA Ourselves JA in a Day Learning Experience Overview
- JA Ourselves Learning Experience Brief
- JA Ourselves Learning Experience Overview
- JA Resource Center for Volunteers and Educators
- Resumen de la Experiencia de Aprendizaje JA Ourselves
- STEM Guide for JA Learning Experiences
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