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Unlocking Your Path to Financial Success

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Hey there, future financial wizards! Welcome to Module 1 of SmartStart's awesome financial literacy program, specially designed just for you, amazing students aged 10 to 12!  Get ready to embark on an epic adventure as we dive into the exciting world of Unlocking Your Path to Financial Success.

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Let’s make it make cents!

 Watch and learn this fun currency song to gain a better understanding of how much certain dollars and cents actually matter!

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Now that you know the value of money, we can start to make informed decisions on how to start saving and goal setting!

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Activity to rocket -- Destination Dreamer: Planning Your Ultimate Holiday Adventure!

 

Welcome, young adventurers, to your first adventure in the smart start money goal - Destination Dreamer! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of goal setting and planning for your dream holiday. Let's dive into the adventure together!

 

Step 1: Dream Destination Discovery

Grab your maps, globes, or travel brochures, and start brainstorming your dream holiday destinations! Think about where you've always wanted to visit. Is it a tropical paradise with sandy beaches and palm trees? Or maybe a bustling city full of exciting landmarks and cultural experiences? 

 

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Step 2: Travel Costs Exploration

Now it's time to delve into the world of travel costs and options. Watch our videos on how to research the destinations on your dream list. Explore different transportation options, accommodation choices, and activity costs for each destination. Compare prices and discuss the pros and cons of each option.

 

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Step 3: Budgeting Bonanza

Grab your calculators and start crunching numbers! Create a budget for your dream holiday, taking into account travel costs, accommodation expenses, food, activities, and any other miscellaneous expenses. Challenge yourselves to stick to a budget while still planning the trip of a lifetime. Remember, budgeting is all about making your dreams a reality while being financially responsible.

 

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Presentation and Reflection

Now, that you have set out your goals for your dream holiday, let’s have a look at your destination, budgeting strategies, and why this trip is important to you. Reflect on what you've learned about goal setting, budgeting, and the importance of planning for your dreams. Celebrate your creativity and determination to make your dream holidays a reality!

 

What you have learnt and what are some of the challenges that you faced?

Congratulations, young adventurers!

 You've completed the Destination Dreamer activity and taken a big step towards planning your ultimate holiday adventure. Keep dreaming big, setting goals, and working hard to make your dreams come true!

 

Today we have learnt,

 

·   By helping Smart Steve, each decision (personal and financial) affects our future goals

·   An individual's goals should reflect the type of person they are

  • Each financial plan should include short, medium and long-term goals that specify what you want to achieve and how.

  • Understand the concept of saving

  • Identifying the importance of goal-setting 

  • Develop an awareness of the relationship between personal values and financial goals 

  • Understand that any decisions involving money have the ability to impact the plan in the future 

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