Following participation in the program, students will be able to describe similarities and differences in families; begin to understand that families must earn money to pay for the things they need and want; recognize the importance of entrepreneurial businesses to the neighborhood; identify goods and services provided by local businesses; and explain one of the entrepreneurial characteristics: Satisfy a Need or a Want.
JA Our Families is recommended for students in first grade. The average time for each of its five sessions is 30 minutes.
The program correlates to state social studies, English, and math standards and to Common Core State Standards in English/language arts and mathematics.
Program material and volunteer videos available through Google Classroom.
Program Concepts
Business, earning, economic incentives, employment, entrepreneurship, family, fill a need, goods and services, income, job, money, needs and wants, neighborhood, scarcity, shelter, skills, spend, symbols, workSkills Students Learn
- Analyzing information
- creative thinking
- decision making
- differentiating
- drawing
- following directions
- listening and responding
- making observations
- map reading
- math calculations
- reading
- recognizing and interpreting symbols
- verbal communication
- working in pairs
JA Program Details
Alignment with Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievement's curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
Main Correlation and Standards Page JA Our Families: Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and MathematicsNational Standards
While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.
JA Our Families NCSSState Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your state's standards, explore the options below.
Scope and Sequence
Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.
