Real-World Skills Series: Handling Money

You are super excited - you just got your first paycheck! But what happens now? There's a lot to know when it comes to managing your hard-earned money. This resource helps students answer questions such as: Do you need a bank account? Should you get a credit card? How do you avoid scams? Is lending money a good idea? From setting up a bank account to handling money and using Venmo and PayPal, students will discover vital tips on how to be a smart consumer, when to save money, and how to spend it wisely. Colorful characters teach essential concepts through graphic text messages, cartoon conversations, and lighthearted reading passages. Each of the 14 lessons is followed by 20 specific reading comprehension questions and writing activities that require complete-sentence answers. Paperback, 60 pages. For grades 6 and up.