AfterSchool Money Matters Club (Grades 6-8)
Grades 6-8
Money matters for virtually everything we do...but most people admit they don’t know nearly enough about money matters. Give your young learner a head start on their financial future with Money Matters Club, where they’ll join a group of 6-9 fellow members for expert-led, hands-on explorations of personal finance, investments, business strategy, and more.
Theme of the Month:
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January: Why Money & Markets Matter — To all other animals on the planet, we must seem crazy spending all our time in pursuit of rectangular slips of paper. This month, learners will explore how it got this way: what money is and where it comes from, what the stock market is and why it’s so important, and how money and markets drive what happens all around us.
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February: Breaking Down Business — This month will take a look at the business world and answer questions like: How can some of the world’s most valuable companies, like Google and Facebook, not sell you anything? Why do products that cost pennies to make sell for such high prices? And what do business people really do in those offices?
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March: Finance & Investment — Albert Einstein noted that the greatest force in the world is compound interest. This month, club members will harness that power for themselves by exploring the world of investment. They’ll learn about the time value of money, break down the types of investments and how they matter to companies and investors alike and tackle stock market simulations of their own.
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April: Managing Your Own Money — “Why didn’t they teach us this in school?” is the common question that young adults ask when choosing where to live, how to invest, and how to manage taxes and credit cards. This month, club members will investigate budgeting, personal finance, and other personal money matters.
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May: Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? — We all want more money, so how do club members get it? This month will cover the insights of top investors, the consumer psychology secrets of top marketers, and the potential (and risks) of new investment classes like cryptocurrency.
Our Afterschool Clubs Include:
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Live instruction from a top expert with plenty of group discussion and collaboration.
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Specialized content and learning resources from our club guest stars.
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Small group environment means your club member gets a chance to make new friends.
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Afterschool Clubs challenge to keep your club member engaged between club sessions
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Unplug Projects to encourage your club member to learn away from the screen.
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Tons of times and dates so you can fit multiple clubs into a single week.
About Varsity Tutors
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At Varsity Tutors, we help you connect with the right tutor or class for your needs, right when you need them most. And our innovative Live Learning Platform, personalized approach, and highly credentialed instructors make it easier for you or your student to learn with confidence.
How to Participate
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Download the Zoom app for free on your laptop or mobile device.
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Before each session you’ll receive an email with a link to join.
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Gather any necessary supplies for class and come ready to learn!
This class is currently full.
More dates and times added regularly. Check back soon.
About Small Group Classes
Personalized Instruction
Small classes allow the instructor to give individualized attention to each student.
Customized Curriculum and Learning
Class content and pacing is tailored to the interests and needs of the students.
Collaborative Experiences
Student-to-student collaboration fosters deeper learning and engagement.
