Looking for creative and engaging ways to introduce economics to young learners? Join us for a hands-on workshop that explores how the Owning the Dash children’s book series can be a powerful tool for teaching foundational economic concepts in the elementary classroom.
Through storytelling, relatable characters, and age-appropriate lessons, these books help students explore topics like decision-making, budgeting, and saving. In this session, you’ll:
- Take part in interactive lessons and activities that bring economic principles to life
- Learn to foster financial literacy and real-world thinking through story-based learning
- Support cross-curricular connections with reading, writing, and math
All participants leave with ready-to-use resources, lesson ideas, and a fresh perspective on how storytelling can make economics meaningful and memorable for your students!
All participants will receive the following:
- A compete Owning the Dash Financial Literacy Kit ($149.98 value)
- 7 hours of professional development credit
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Travel stipend ($20 for Maricopa County, $40 for all other AZ counties)
