Big Banking Bundle * Lessons & Practice Activities * Life Skills * Consumer Skills * Introduce students to the Basics of Banking, Checking Accounts, Debit Cards and Credit Cards with this big bundle of easy-to-use & visually interesting lessons! Step-by-Step Engaging Instruction: Lessons teach basic consumer banking and credit concepts, while detailed practice activities “walk” students through the various tasks required when using a checking account, ATM, debit card or credit card. The explicit information and step-by-step approach makes these lessons ideal for life skills classes, remediation, transition students, special education, and more. These highly-visual lessons are sure to keep students engaged! THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES 8 TITLES: Lessons are presented in small pieces with an easy-to-understand format. Students of multiple skill levels will be able to successfully access the information. Bank Account Basics: Opening a Bank Account Filling out an Application Online Banking Using a Checking Account General Bank Account Information Using a Checking Account: Writing a Check Filling Out a Deposit Slip Using a Debit Card How To Use an ATM - Step-by-Step Instructions Using Mobile Apps Shopping Online How to Use a Point Of Sale Terminal at a Store - Step-by-Step Instructions Using a Transaction Register Bank Account Practice- Checks: Includes TONS of easy-to-use check-writing practice activities. Filling out Deposit Slips Writing Checks Keeping Track of Deposits & Withdrawals Filling out Transaction Registers Solving Real-Life Math Word Problems Students decide whether to add, subtract, multiply and/or or divide to arrive at a solution. Bank Account Practice- Debit Cards: Includes TONS of debit card practice activities. Understand & Apply the Information found on debit cards Solving Real-Life Word Problems using Debit Cards Decide whether to add, subtract, multiply or or divide to arrive at a solution. Some activities require students to know how to figure percentages. Credit Card Basics: What is a credit card? What are the parts of a credit card? Types of Credit Cards Credit Card Vocabulary Getting a Credit Card: Filling out Forms- Credit Applications Credit References Your Credit History What is a Credit Score? Pro’s and Con’s of Credit Cards Using a Credit Card: How to Buy on Credit What are Credit Limits Ways to Use a Credit Card Credit Card Statements How to Use a Credit Card Responsibly Credit Card Practice: Types of Credit Cards Math Practice Using Credit Cards to Make Purchases Real-Life Scenarios This Series Focuses on the Following Skills: Students will get lots of practice reading and interpreting the information presented: • Applying information to real-life situations • Following directions • Reading for details • Finding relevant facts • Solving word problems using the appropriate operations • Writing numbers in different forms VERSATILE LESSONS: Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and writing in the answer box activities require very little writing… making them ideal for daily lessons, review, progress monitoring, enrichment, quiz games, and task cards. BENEFITS OF GOOGLE SLIDES: If you’ve been looking for a way to integrate technology into your lessons, this is your answer. And the best part is you don’t have to print, cut, laminate, or replace when you lose pieces…it’s ALL DIGITAL! HOW DO GOOGLE SLIDES WORK? Students read each high-interest story on a computer or iPad then answer the comprehension questions right on their copy of the slides. Teachers can see students’ answers in real time, or review them later. Slides can also be printed and used as colorful classroom worksheets. You can assign a set of slides to each student, so that they have their own personal packet.

These activities will build practical math life skills! After learning how to write a check, students are challenged with real-life finance word problems. First they must solve a math question. Next they are required to write a check for the correct amount, record the transactions, and keep track of the balances. Everyday math is put to the test with each of the 26 lessons in this learning unit. Also includes extra blank checks and account balance forms. Interest Level 6-12 Contents Include: Writing Checks Keeping a Balance Making Deposits Recording Transactions Glossary Blank Checks Blank Check Registers Answer Key Google Slides: 86 Ready-to-use Google Slides Activities sure to build essential practical math life skills and teach How to Use a Checking Account! * Students practice applying their math skills in addition, subtraction, decimals and more! They also gain valuable, practical knowledge about the important survival skill of handling money and using a bank account. READY TO USE: These interactive, no-prep Google Slides are ready to use! Simply download them to your Google Classroom/Drive and assign them to your students! Assign the whole set or just today’s lesson. See product preview to see tons of sample slides. COLORFUL SEQUENTIAL LESSONS: Everyday math is put to the test with each of the 26 life-skills lessons. Step-by-step instructions teach students how to write a check. Students are then challenged with real-life-scenario math word problems. Lessons begin solving a math question, then students write a check for the correct amount, record the transactions, and keep track of their balances. These interactive Google Slides activities are very visual and even include extra blank checks and account balance forms, colorful diagrams and charts to use on a whiteboard and more! Example Activity: Carl took his car to Hal’s Service Station and had his car’s engine tuned-up for $29.95, bought a new battery for $39.95, and had the oil changed for $9.95. For what amount did he need to make a check out to Hal’s?

What YOU Need to Know about Living on Your Own! Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of living on their own with these essential new life skills lessons! Part of the new Independent Living Series, Getting a Place to Live provides practical advice and helpful information to teach students how to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. This essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. (See the product preview for more sample pages). ENGAGING LESSONS: These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path to Independent Living. The first section, Preparation, begins with creating a housing budget and progresses to helpful tips on finding a good roommate. The second section, Renting, gives students valuable information about finding the right place to live. They learn how to interpret rental terminology and abbreviations and how to read rental ads. They learn what to expect when meeting a landlord, filling out a rental application, and signing a rental agreement. The last section, Moving, guides students through the process of transferring utility service, packing, and then renting and loading a moving truck. FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH! Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. VOCABULARY: These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text. Google Slides: 120 Interactive Google Slides! What YOU Need to Know about Living on Your Own! Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of living on their own with these essential new life skills Google Slides lessons! Part of the new Independent Living Series, Getting a Place to Live provides practical advice and helpful information to teach students how to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. This essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos and illustrations, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. (See the product preview for TONS of sample pages).READY-TO-USE: These ready-to-use lessons are sure to save you time! Simply download and start assigning them to your students. Assign the entire set or just a few for today’s lesson. TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION ONE: Preparation…1-22 Housing Budget Location Search Types of Housing Choosing a Roommate Creating an Ad & Interviewing Qualities of a Good Roommate Andrew’s Housing Budget Online advertising Brittney and Amy Roommate Rules Review SECTION TWO: Renting … 23-45 Rental Words to Know Sample Rental Ads Finding the Right Place Meeting the Landlord Sample Rental Application Rental Agreement Rental Advice SECTION THREE: Moving … 46-53 Planning Your Move Packing Renting a Moving Vehicle Loading and Unloading the Truck SECTION FOUR: Glossary & VOCABULARY…54-59 Glossary Match-Up Glossary Fill-in-the-Blank

Practical Activities to Teach How to Shop Bargains Early knowledge of the wisdom of shopping wisely helps to establish valuable, lifelong consumer habits. Introduce students to the many ways they can judge a purchase to determine if it is the best possible choice. The math word problems will help reinforce the lessons presented and promote awareness of the advantages to smart shopping. 64 pages. Realistic Math Practice Include: Practical Math Activities Realistic Word Problems High-Interest Lessons Making Purchases Reading Level 6-8 More About This Book Everybody loves a bargain! Teach students to become successful bargain hunters with the engaging, real-life activities featured throughout this book. Consumer math skills are sharpened by offering students lots of practice recognizing bargains and computing savings. Activities using realistic newspaper ads, various types of coupons, unit pricing, multiple item pricing, package pricing, and bulk pricing provide valuable experience in comparing prices and making wise shopping decisions. Students will use what they have learned to get the best deal on buying a car, taking a trip, and renting an apartment. High-interest word problems ask students to decide whether to add, subtract, multiply and/or divide money to find a solution. Some activities require students to figure percentages. Improve your students’ real-life money skills! Google Slides: 148 Practical & Interactive Google Slides Lessons & Activities! These colorful, “real-life scenario” Google Slides Activities are sure to sharpen math skills and teach students to become smart consumers! Students get lots of practice “shopping” using realistic ads, clipping various types of coupons, and more. From grocery shopping and using coupons to buying a computer, shopping for airline tickets or buying a car, students learn the various ways to judge a purchase to determine if it is the best possible choice. See the Product Preview to see TONS of sample pages. “Real-Life” Situation Practice: Students practice using what they have learned as they determine the best deals when grocery shopping, clothes shopping, buying a car, taking a trip, renting an apartment and more… High-interest math word problems ask students to decide whether to add, subtract, multiply and/or divide money to find the best bargain. So improve your students’ math skills while giving them the tools they need to establish valuable, lifelong consumer habits, and smart-shopping skills! Ready-to-use Google Slides: Simply download them to your Google Drive/Classroom and assign them to your students. You can assign the entire set, or just a few for today’s lesson.

Practical Activities to Teach How to Use a Credit Card This book will give students a practical understanding of credit cards including what they are, how to get one, and how to use them responsibly. Students will practice filling out credit card applications, reading credit card statements, and answering everyday-life math word problems. A glossary and an answer key are included in this 64-page book. Realistic Math Practice Include: Practical Math Activities Realistic Word Problems High-Interest Lessons Making Purchases Shopping Online Using Credit Cards Responsibly Google Slides: 153 Ready-to-use Google Slides Lessons & Activities sure to give students a practical understanding of credit cards- what they are, how to get one, and most importantly… how to use them responsibly! Students get hands-on experience filling out credit card application forms then get tons of practice “shopping” online and in stores. Math skills get a workout as students solve everyday math word problems, add, subtract, multiply and divide money, figure percentages, fill in charts & graphs, work with decimals and more! See the product preview to see tons of sample slides! COLORFUL SEQUENTIAL LESSONS Everything you ever needed to know about credit cards - all in one step-by-step program! How do I get a credit card? What is a credit score? How do I use a credit card? What is an account statement? Should I pay off my card each month? Answers to these questions and much more are featured in these high-quality, colorful Google Slides. Detailed, colorful illustrations and high-interest comprehension activities keep students motivated and ensure an in-depth understanding of what it means to responsibly use a credit card. READY TO USE: These interactive, no-prep Google Slides are ready to use! Simply download the Google Slides to your Google Classroom/Drive and assign them to your students! Assign the whole set or just a few slides for today’s lesson. How do Google Slides Work? Students read each lesson/activities on a computer or iPad then answer the skill questions right on their copy of the slides. Teachers can see students’ answers in real time, or review them later. Slides can also be printed and used as colorful classroom worksheets. More About This Book Everything you ever needed to know about credit cards - all in one book! How do I get a credit card? What is a credit score? How do I use a credit card? What is an account statement? Answers to these questions and much more are featured in this comprehensive book. Students get hands-on experience filling out application forms. Step-by-step instructions explain account statements and how to make purchases in stores and online. Detailed illustrations and high-interest comprehension activities ensure an in-depth understanding of what it means to responsibly use a credit card. Essential consumer math skills are highlighted through lots of practice with real-life word problems. Students are asked to add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide money; figure percentages; round to the nearest hundredth; fill in graphs and pie charts, and much more! Reading Level 6-8 Improve your students’ real-life money skills!

Don’t want to spend hours creating literacy centers for your class? This series features time-saving, ready-made activities for busy teachers! Each book has over 35 pages of activities that include: pre/post-test, student contract, class record sheet, hands-on folder activities ready to assemble, supplemental practice pages, and more. Skill Centers are perfect for independent study as well as cooperative learning.