Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Economic Education
Apr 22, 2020
All Day
Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-K
Potential Recertification Credits: 1
Classroom mini-economies are one of the best ways to engage students in learning using a highly motivational environment: students have jobs, earn play money, shop at the class store, and eventually start their own businesses. But did you know you can run this sort of enterprise at home as well?
Our presenters are Stephen Day and Becky Booth, both of whom are veteran mini-economy trainers who organize mini-economy programs. Stephen also runs one at home with his own kids (ages 7, 5, and 3). In fact, Stephen was even part of an at-home mini-economy when he was a kid! Speaking from their multifaceted experience and research, our presenters will show best practices for making a home mini-economy where students also learn school content.
This meeting will feature a special appearance from Stephen’s wife and current quasi-volunteer homeschool teacher, Dr. Sarah Day, who will talk about home mini-economy tips from the perspective of someone who is running one for the first time.
This workshop will be via Zoom, the link will be sent via the confirmation email you receive.
Fee: NO CHARGE
Instructor: Stephen Day, VCU Center for Economic Education and Becky Booth, University of Lynchburg Center for Economic Education
Contact Person:
John Kruggel, JMU Center for Economic Education
Center for Economic Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
kruggejb@jmu.edu
OFFERED BY:
Register for Midweek Meetups: Mini-Economy At Home!
Registration is closed for this workshop.
By registering for this workshop, I agree to allow photography to be taken during the program and used by VCEE or affiliated Centers in their print materials or electronic images.
Our privacy policy: We will not sell or release this information to any party other than VCEE, an affiliated center for economic education, and, on occasion, the Council for Economic Education. In all cases, it will only be used to promote economic and financial education and provide you information about programs and resources supporting this education.