An engaging, perspective-shifting lesson for 8th graders that introduces three 'Coping Questions' to build emotional resilience through relatable scenarios and interactive challenges.
Fortune Founders Academy is a 7-week interactive financial literacy program for youth ages 8-13, facilitated by teen leaders. It features a game-based classroom economy, hands-on role-play, and a final community business showcase project.
Students learn the power of compound interest, set SMART savings goals for their mock businesses, and explore the concept of banking. They design a custom piggy bank or digital tracker.
A 4-page detailed facilitation guide outlining complete weekly lesson plans for Weeks 4, 5, 6, and 7. Each lesson plan includes specific icebreakers, simulation game mechanics, guided worksheet activities, and scripts for teen leaders.
A comprehensive suite of SEL scenario cards spanning Elementary, Middle, and High School, guided by the CBT Triangle framework. Helps students analyze perspective, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Students face off in budgeting challenges, learning to separate needs from wants and allocate income. They participate in the 'Life Happens' random event simulation that tests their financial resilience.
A 3-page classroom-ready Career Catalog and Cost-of-Living Tariff guide. It lists student job salaries, desk rent, pencil license fees, supply taxes, behavioral citation fines, and a complete snack shop menu.
Students learn about earning money, exploring careers, and starting the program's interactive classroom economy. They complete job applications, elect leaders, and receive their first wallet and Founder Bucks.
A 1-page printable tabletop quest map board game tracking student level ups, high scores, and achievement badge slots across the 7 sessions.
A comprehensive intervention and self-regulation bundle for classroom calming corners. It contains visual routine posters, student reflection and sign-in sheets, desk reminders, and a structured staff data-tracking log to foster emotional regulation and track utilization trends.
A 3-page detailed facilitation guide outlining complete weekly lesson plans for Weeks 1, 2, and 3. Each lesson plan includes specific icebreakers, simulation game mechanics, guided worksheet activities, and scripts for teen leaders.
A welcoming lesson framework designed to build trust and rapport during the very first one-on-one tutoring session, featuring an interactive card deck icebreaker.
A 1-page printable Achievement Badges sheet containing 8 unique retro-gaming themed badges for student milestones (e.g., Budget Ninja, Compound King/Queen). Includes achievement goals and leader signature slots.
