{Download FREEBIE pack here.} Economics is my absolute FAVORITE social studies unit to teach. There are so many hands-on activities to do with students and they are so eager to earn and spend money! One of my favorite activities is to end with our "Madden's Marketplace." This is a chance for students to put into action all of the things they have learned about being producers and consumers. To begin with, I send home a letter asking students to create paper goods. Why paper? It's something…

Looking for a fun end-of-unit project for your Economics unit? Look no further! My third graders loved designing their own food truck and menu, creating a business plan, and then shopping at each other's trucks during our Food Truck Festival.

Third grade economics can be SO engaging and memorable for students. With these quick economics activities your students will learn so much!

We are currently in the middle of our economics unit in social studies. Today, I would like to share a great mentor text we used to address some vocabulary, including producer, consumer, needs, wants, goods,

Your economics activities should not be boring. There are SO MANY fun ways to make it engaging for students, as well as teach vocabulary.

Financially savvy kids are future leaders!

I love social studies and how it mixes so well with everything that we are doing in ELA!! Right now, we are reading “The Lemonade War”! My kiddos love it and so do I! The best part is that it fits perfectly into our Economics standards! We use this novel study to go through the ... Read More about Market Day Economics Project

Check out this list of engaging ideas, books, and resources to help teach 2nd grade economics standards to your second grade students.

Here is quick list of activities for teaching goods and services to kids to add to your economics lesson plans.

Do you need some ideas to help you teach economics in grades 5 & 6 confidently? This post will help with basic knowledge and activity ideas!