For the second semester, Ms. Hardin’s third-grade class filled out new job applications to fulfill positions in the classroom. The classroom economy system pays the students “Eastville dollars.” From this system, students learn how to earn, spend, and save money responsibly. In addition, they participate in real world experiences that help them to become a productive citizen of Eastville. Here are the “compensation” incentives for students: $5 for each week they show perfect behavior, $5 for each week they complete all homework, $5 for each week they complete all daily work, $5 for each week they complete their classroom job, $5 for each week they have perfect attendance, $5 for each week their belongings are clean and organized and a $10 bonus buck will be awarded if they complete all six things!

Students can earn $30 per week … $180 per six weeks … $1,170 per school year (or more with bonus bucks) to spend or save in Eastville!

Students also practiced writing skills while completing the job applications.