Stewart Manor School Scholars Learn Business and Financial Skills Through Junior Achievement
Stewart Manor School scholars in grades 4-6 recently learned about the world of finance and business through an engaging Junior Achievement program. Twenty-two Floral Park Memorial High School students, advised by business teacher Kevin Dolan, visited the classrooms to lead hands-on lessons in entrepreneurship, marketing, budgeting, management, accounting and banking.
With guidance from their Junior Achievement mentors, scholars worked collaboratively in small groups to create their own businesses. They designed logos, set prices, managed budgets and confidently pitched their products, showcasing impressive creativity, teamwork and critical-thinking skills throughout the process.
During another interactive activity, scholars were given a budget and challenged to make real-life financial decisions. They explored key concepts such as needs versus wants, smart spending choices and identifying items they could do without. While learning about accounting and banking, students also discussed healthy money habits, including saving a portion of a $100 gift, understanding interest and fees, and learning the difference between checking and savings accounts.
“This hands-on experience was both educational and inspiring, and our students truly benefited from learning real-world financial skills in such an interactive way,” Assistant Principal Pamela Boyd said. “We are incredibly grateful to the Floral Park Memorial High School students and Mr. Dolan for providing such a meaningful and memorable learning opportunity for our school community!”
Junior Achievement is a nationwide organization that is dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills needed to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA provides grade-level curriculum for students to learn about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
