DOLLARS WITH SENSE
Youth build essential money management skills and gain the confidence to apply them in everyday life.
- Registration type: Registration required
- Learning level: Grades 7-9
Program Details
In this program, youth strengthen their money management skills and learn how to apply them in everyday life. They build financial confidence and become equipped to make informed choices for the future.
“These foundational lessons go beyond dollars and cents; they are about preparing youth to make confident, smart and empowered decisions for the future.” – Grade 7 teacher
About Dollars with Sense
- Program length: 2-6 hours
- Program format: In-class or online
- Supports curriculum: Math, language, social studies
- Provided resources: Classroom presentation, interactive digital resources, and a physical kit or resources for activities/games*
*physical kit for in-class/in-person programs
What will youth do and learn?
- Analyze scenarios to determine the best method of payment
- Play a game to explore how certain actions and decisions can impact credit scores
- Work as a group to develop a project budget for an event
- Observe factors that affect the selling prices in the stock market
Connect With Your Local JA Office
Program availability varies by location. Please reach out to your local JA office to confirm specific program options in your local community and to register to participate in the program (as an educator or volunteer).
Independent Learning
Access this program as a self‑directed learning option on JA Campus. Plus, discover even more free online programs that help youth build skills in money management, career exploration, and entrepreneurship.
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