Puzzling out your savings future
Using an origami children’s puzzle, students will choose an item, a time frame, and a dollar amount to determine how long they need to save before they can buy that item.
Big idea
The more money we save, the faster we can reach our goals.
Essential questions
- Why is it important to have a savings goal?
- How does having a plan help you reach your savings goal?
Objectives
- Understand the importance of having a savings goal
- Understand how a plan can help people meet savings goals
What students will do
- Create an origami puzzle and play with a partner to determine a savings goal.
- Calculate monthly savings amounts needed to meet the goal.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_puzzling-out-your-savings-future_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_puzzling-out-your-savings-future_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.