Reinforcing the concepts of saving, investing, and homeownership with middle-school students encourages an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Students can consider and discuss these concepts while developing understanding and skills in mathematics, language arts, economic reasoning and social studies.

Explore these ideas for suggested activities that promote learning about these concepts and include tips for using The Home Zone to teach them. These resources are intended for middle-school students, but can be adapted for other grade ranges.

• Setting Financial Goals
• Types of Investments
• Budgeting Your Money
• Checking & Savings Account Basics
• Building Commonalties
• The Basics of Credit
• Buying a Home