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In this lesson, students learn about the act of saving and how the accumulation of money saved is termed savings. They are read a story about a family that saves and how savings can be used to make a large purchase the family would not ordinarily be able to make. They recognize that there is an opportunity cost to saving, as well as an opportunity cost to spending.
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This lesson plan is designed for teaching grades 1, 2, and 3.
Book written by Vera B. Williams/ISBN-13: 978-0-688-06526-3. This book is in print and available.
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