Tassel Talk May 2023

4th Grade Programming

Wizard at The Works

Partnering with the Licking County Players, another smashing round of performances was delivered in February at our annual 4th grade play, The Wonderful Wizard of College! This presentation is the capstone event to our 4th grade curriculum, College & Money Savvy Wildcats.

The Works is the ideal backdrop for the day’s activities; students explore The Works’ art museum and discovery stations, and even help calculate costs for their own graduation party! This field trip is a treasure for students and teachers alike.

8th Grade Programming

3Cs (College, Careers and Cash) & Reality Store

Every 8th grade student participated in the 3Cs lesson plans, College, Careers and Cash, designed to introduce students to the wide range of career possibilities. Our goal, after teaching this curriculum, is for students to understand their desire or aptitude to work with either data, people or things. A Career Cluster inventory is completed by every student and this process generates career possibilities based on each student’s unique interests.

The wrap up highlight is the Reality Store, a simulation game that provides real-world experience for participants. Each student is randomly assigned a level of education and corresponding income and then charged with navigating life’s expenses (mortgage payments, rent, groceries, etc.) without going broke. Students are always surprised to learn the costs associated with adulting and realize the need for education after high school graduation!

The Love and Support Behind the Programming