Free Lesson Plan Builders
- Common Curriculum: An online tool that assists elementary teachers in aligning lessons with Common Core standards, making planning fun and interactive.
- Planboard: A complimentary online platform that enables elementary teachers to plan lessons, track standards, and collaborate with fellow teachers.
- Share My Lesson: A community where elementary educators can find and share free lesson plans and creative teaching resources.
Integrating Technology into Teaching Practices
- EdTech Tools for Elementary School: Platforms like Google Classroom, Kahoot!, and Quizlet are designed to enhance engagement and learning for younger students.
- Virtual Field Trips: Take your elementary students on exciting virtual tours of museums, zoos, and historical sites to spark their curiosity.
- Flipped Classrooms: Encourage elementary students to engage with video content at home, freeing up classroom time for interactive and hands-on activities.
Maintaining a Non-Political Educational Environment in Elementary School
- Foster Critical Thinking: Create an environment where elementary students can explore and question without the influence of political beliefs.
- Present Multiple Perspectives: When teaching about historical or cultural topics, provide various viewpoints to help elementary students develop a well-rounded understanding.
- Establish a Respectful Environment: Set classroom guidelines that promote respectful communication and discourage any form of bias, ensuring a nurturing space for elementary students.
Integrating Technology into Teaching Practices
Special Financial Resources for Teachers
Financial Literacy Resources, Websites and Curriculum Choices
- NV Elementary Financial Literacy Lessons (23-24): Document
- Money Smart Activity Book: Document
- Let Them Play Lesson Final: Document
- Be Internet Awesome Curriculum: Document
- My Classroom Economy grades 3-5: Website
- Easy Peasy Finance for Kids: Website
Grade 3 Financial Literacy Lessons
- Lesson 1: Earning: Resource
- Lesson 2: Spending and Receipts: Resource
- Lesson 3: Credit vs. Debit Cards: Resource
- Lesson 4: Budget and Fixed Expenses: Resource
- Lesson 5: Variable Expenses: Resource
- Lesson 6: Periodic Expenses: Resource
- Lesson 7: Budget with the Three Types of Expenses: Resource
- Lesson 8: Protecting Personal Information: Resource
Grade 4 Financial Literacy Lessons
- Lesson 2: Passive Income: Resource
- Lesson 3: Pay Yourself First: Resource
- Lesson 4: Pay Yourself First, Budget, and Expenses: Resource
- Lesson 6: Bank Loans: Resource
- Lesson 7: How Stocks Work: Resource
Grade 5 Financial Literacy Lessons
- Lesson 1: Credit Cards: Resource
- Lesson 2: Credit and Credit Scores: Resource
- Lesson 3: Simple Interest: Resource
- Lesson 4: Compound Interest: Resource
- Lesson 5: Setting Goals & Entrepreneurship: Resource
- Lesson 6: Entrepreneurship & Starting a Business: Resource
- Lesson 7: Entrepreneurship & Business Plan: Resource
- Lesson 8: Identity & Theft: Resource
