Wooten Elementary School
JA in a Day
Fall 2024
Program and Description: Five sessions taught during one school day. They are the foundational JA programs that cultivate the building blocks for early education in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. See below to learn more about the volunteer need and sessions.
Volunteer need: 20+ to fill all the classes for the entire school. Great company or individual one-day opportunity for team building and volunteerism. You are welcome to invite a friend or colleague to join you to partner teach . JA volunteer paperwork in advance of their participation.
Time Commitment: 1 school day - 7:30am - 3:30pm - about 5-6 hours
Training: Attend a virtual or in-person JA Program Training where you'll receive training prior to class.
Program Descriptions
Kindergarten - JA Ourselves® uses storybook characters in read-aloud and hands-on activities to introduce the role people play in an economy. Through engaging, volunteer-led activities, young students learn about individual choices, money, the importance of saving and giving, and the value of work.
1st Grade- JA Our Families® explains how family members' jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family and of the community. The program introduces the concept of needs and wants and explores the ways families plan for and acquire goods and services. Students analyze their own skills to determine ways they can support their families.
2nd Grade- JA Our Community® uses posters and games to offer practical information about businesses and the many jobs those businesses offer in a community. Students explore production methods through a simulation game, and they learn about taxes, decision making, and how money flows in an economy.
3rd Grade- JA Our City® featuring Cha-Ching introduces students to financial literacy and learning objectives for third–grade social studies, including how people manage their money and the importance of economic exchange within a city
4th Grade -JA Our Region® introduces students to entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs use resources to produce goods and services in a region. Students operate a hypothetical hot dog stand to understand the fundamental tasks performed by a business owner and to track the revenue and expenses of a business.
5th Grade- JA Our Nation® provides practical information about the need for employees who can meet the demands of the 21st-century job market, particularly high-growth, high-demand jobs. By the program's end, students will understand the skills, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math, that will make their futures brighter.
