Resources for Elementary School Educators

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

  • Donors Choose: Website
  • Nevada Grant Watch Education Grants: Website
  • NEA Foundation Educator Grants and Fellowships: Website
  • McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Grants: Website
  • Voya Unsung Heroes Grants: Website

Financial Literacy Resources, Websites and Curriculum Choices for Elementary Teachers

  • 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