KidsECON

Learn how people spend and make money in their community.

Grades K-3

Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a special program at their school called KidsECON. Join them and their mentor, Peggy, on their adventures around the community as they learn how people spend and make money. 

KidsECON Episode 6: School Lesson

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  • 2
KidsECON Episode 6: School Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 6, "School," the students will learn the basic concept of a budget as a plan for using money. They will identify different school expenses and discuss how choices are...

KidsECON Episode 5: Park Lesson

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  • 2
KidsECON Episode 5: Park Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 5, "The Park," the students will actively discuss and categorize items found in the park and relate them to their own needs and wants. They will then create visual...

School | KidsECON 6

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
School | KidsECON
Episode 6
Join Jayden, Laila, and Ella as they celebrate the last day of school. While enjoying the fun and games, Jayden takes a moment to learn how schools decide what to spend money on by exploring the...
Park | KidsECON 5

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Park | KidsECON
Episode 5
In this episode, Ella and her friends Laila and Jayden will explore the beauty of parks, learn how they connect us to nature, and discover the difference between needs and wants. Meet the people who...
Animal Shelter | KidsECON 4

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Animal Shelter | KidsECON
Episode 4
Laila and her friends visit the animal shelter. They learn about different kinds of animals and the costs of caring for them. The KidsECON crew also learn how important it is to support shelters...
Animal Shelter | KidsECON - Episode 4 Restaurant | KidsECON 3

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Restaurant | KidsECON
Episode 3
Jayden and his friends from the KidsECON crew stop for lunch at a local pizza restaurant. Learn what's the differences between goods and services. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking...
KidsECON Episode 3: Restaurant Lesson

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  • 1
  • 2
KidsECON Episode 3: Restaurant Lesson

This lesson will explore how goods and services meet needs and wants. By learning about goods and services in the school, community and South Carolina, students will identify goods as items for...

Bank | KidsECON 2

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Bank | KidsECON
Episode 2
Join Ella, Laila, and Jayden from the KidsECON crew as they explore the world of banking and saving money. Learn the importance of keeping your money safe, how to manage it wisely, and why saving for...
KidsECON Episode 2: Bank Lesson

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  • 1
  • 2
KidsECON Episode 2: Bank Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 2, "The Bank," the students will discuss how banks help to keep money safe. The students will complete a series of learning activities involving vocabulary cards...

KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

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Grades

  • Kindergarten
KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

After watching KidsECON Episode 1, "The Grocery Store," the students will identify and compare wants and needs, explain how wants and needs change over time, explain why people have jobs, and describe...

Animal Shelter | KidsECON - Episode 4 Grocery Store | KidsECON 1

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  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
Grocery Store | KidsECON
Episode 1
Laila takes us on a tour through the grocery store. Learn the difference between a need and a want in the first episode of KidsECON. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a...