The Stock Market Game™: Proven Experience-Based Learning
Offered By: James Madison University
Aug 27, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thinking of bringing the Stock Market Game™ to your 4th-12th grade class? This workshop helps make the most out of the experience – learning how to play the game as well as how to integrate this teaching tool into your existing classroom curriculum.
From Capes to Capital A Journey Through Comic Book Economics
Offered By: James Madison University
George Mason University
Sep 17, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for this fun journey through the economic forces behind your favorite comic book heroes!
Reading Makes Cents (RMC): Problem Solving Through Economic Choices
Offered By: James Madison University
Sep 24, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Reading Makes Cents Reading Challenge helps K–8 students understand and apply many History and Social Science SOL concepts, including the ideas of scarcity, decision-making, work, money, and saving. This engaging webinar will introduce the new book selections for this year, while also walking you through the accompanying lessons and materials. Whether you’re a returning teacher or new to the program, you’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies to integrate economics and personal finance into your literacy block or social studies lessons.
Tracks, Trails, and Trade: Teaching Transportation’s Role in Expansion
Offered By: James Madison University
Oct 08, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
All aboard—and buckle up—for a journey through history, geography, and economics! This interactive professional development session is designed to equip elementary teachers with engaging lessons and activities that help students explore how transportation systems like roads, canals, steamboats, and railroads changed life in America—and in Virginia.
One Stop Shop: Elementary Day Camp
Offered By: James Madison University
Nov 07, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
This pop-up “shop” is packed with ready-to-use lessons, activities, and materials that make teaching these important topics simple and engaging. Whether you’re brand new to economics or just looking for fresh ideas, we’ve got you covered.
Greenery Economics: Wreath Making
Offered By: James Madison University
Dec 04, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Create beautiful wreaths with fresh greenery from local tree farms while learning how decision-making plays into the holiday season.
