JA Our Friends
This program is administered by JA of Greater St. Louis
Classroom Based
After School
Pillars of Student Success
Following participation in the learning experience, students will be able to:
-- Students learn about sharing, counting, and the idea of being a good friend.
-- Students will learn about needs and wants along with gaining additional skills in sorting.
-- Students will learn about shapes and colors while being introduced to the idea of earning and spending money.
-- Students will learn more about matching, the idea of a job and helping others.
-- Students will gain skills in cutting with scissors, pasting, writing and recognizing letters, shapes and patterns.
-- Students will also be introduced to the concepts of making good choices and giving.
JA Our Friends is recommended for pre-kindergarten students. This volunteer-led, kit-based learning experience is available for classroom implementation.
Program Concepts
FriendsShare
Need
Want
Earn
Save
Spend
Money
Job
Choice
Give
Skills Students Learn
- Following Directions Identifying numbers Counting Items Interpreting information Listening responsively Reasoning Sorting Making observations Verbal communication Matching Recognizing letters Recognizing shapes Recognizing patterns Scissor cutting Hand-eye coordination Pasting
Virtual Implementation
JA Our Friends is not recommended for virtual implementation.Program Resources
Alignment with State and National Standards
Common Core Standards
For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievements curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.
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National 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.
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State Standards
Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your states standards, explore the options below.
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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.
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Request a Presenter to Teach Curriculum
Steps to Request a Presenter
1) Request Info
Once youve decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.
2) Pick Schedule
You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.
3) Meet Presenter
Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.
4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education
After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.
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