Bringing Life to Life: An Elementary Guide to Teaching Economics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798293264360)

Bringing Life to Life: A Creative Approach to Teaching Economics in the Classroom
By Shonda Young

Turn your classroom into a thriving economy with this imaginative and practical guide designed especially for educators. In Bringing Life to Life, teacher and author Shonda Young shares how she transformed a basic economics unit into a hands-on, immersive experience that brought learning to life for her students.

Packed with real classroom examples, a step-by-step guide, and includes examples of job applications, behavior-based pay systems, action cards, and a student-run Etsy-style store-this book helps teachers spark financial literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking in meaningful ways. Whether you're looking to launch a classroom currency system or host a schoolwide STEAM night or business expo, this book offers the inspiration and structure you need.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, homeschooling parents, or instructional coaches, Bringing Life to Life blends creativity with structure to teach students real-world skills they'll carry far beyond the classroom.