If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz introduces young readers to the basics of money, from earning and saving to spending and interest. Through engaging examples and fun illustrations, the book helps children understand the value of money and how it grows. It encourages practical math skills and financial responsibility, showing kids that smart choices with money can help them reach their goals.

Our curriculum integrates If You Made a Million to explore math concepts in meaningful ways. Here are a few examples:

• Budget Planning Exercise: Students are guided through creating their own mock budget, exploring how they would manage a million dollars. This activity encourages discussions around needs versus wants, helping students prioritize spending and saving habits.
• Math Connections: We interweave the book’s themes with math lessons on currency, calculation, and interest rates, allowing students to apply their mathematical skills in real-world contexts. 
• Creative Writing and Art Projects: Students engage in projects that ask them to illustrate their dreams for the future if they had a million dollars, integrating art and creative writing. 
• Practical Economics Unit: If You Made a Million is a key component of a broader unit on economics. Activities include role-play scenarios where students can earn, spend, and save pretend money.