Did you know there are several opportunities to participate in 4-H programming in school? Check it out!
Real Money. Real World. (RMRW) is a financial literacy program for youth from Ohio State University Extension. It can be used with youth ages 12 – 18 but is ideally suited for youth ages 13-16. This curriculum is time tested and has been highly successful because of the creative community efforts of Extension educators, local school teachers, and community volunteers.
Ohio State University Extension is actively working to prepare youth for their financial futures by partnering with schools to provide Real Money. Real World. (RMRW). Over 19,000 Ohio students participated in RMRW in 2014.
This financial literacy curriculum has been time tested since 2005 and has been highly successful because of dedicated teachers and Ohio State University Extension professionals.
RMRW provides young people the opportunity to learn basic money management practices in the classroom and then make simulated lifestyle and budget choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis through a spending simulation. RMRW is a great example of “learning-by-doing”.
The most preferred and successful Real Money. Real World. programs are partnerships with the county OSU Extension office, the school, the business community and other caring adults who volunteer at the spending simulations.
Chick Quest- Chick Embryology: Learn all about life cycles when your class hatches chicks. Teachers receive an incubator, dozen fertilized eggs, egg turner, thermometer, teaching materials, and more. The cost to participate is $25.00. We will have more information with dates within the next few months.
We also have grow lights that are available for check out for your classroom.
Real Colors: Want to learn ways to better work as a team? Consider hosting a Real Colors training! Real Colors is a fun, interactive workshop that will provide you skills and information to understand human behavior and learn the strengths of your team.
If you are interested in learning more about bringing these programs to your school, please contact Rebecca at Supinger.5@osu.edu.
I can add your email to my list to make sure you don’t miss Chick Quest.
Please let us know how OSU Extension can help provide hands-on opportunities for your youth.