Helping at Home and Careers

Miss Bellinger introduces personal finance, linking it to community helpers and careers. She explains how careers help people earn money and the types of jobs available, both physical and mental. The purpose of working is discussed, highlighting the services provided by various careers. Students are encouraged to think about services they can offer at home, with suggestions for a point or coin system to reward their efforts.

What did the class learn about in the fall that relates to personal finance?

• Art and crafts

• Community helpers

• Mathematics

• Science experiments

What is a career?

• A hobby

• A job that helps a person earn money

• A type of sport

• A vacation

Which of the following is an example of a physical job?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Firefighter

• Lawyer

Which of the following is considered a mental job?

• Teacher

• Construction worker

• Mailman

• Police officer

Why do people work according to the video?

• To avoid boredom

• To become famous

• To provide services and earn money for goods

• To travel the world

What is an example of a service provided by restaurant workers?

• Building houses

• Serving good food

• Providing safety

• Teaching students

What are goods as mentioned in the video?

• Services provided by people

• Places people visit

• Items like food, clothes, and toys

• Jobs that people do

What is one way students can help at home?

• Sleeping

• Playing video games

• Folding laundry

• Watching TV

What system can parents use to encourage children to help at home?

• A time-out system

• A point system

• A reward system

• A punishment system

What can children earn by helping at home according to the video?

• Tablet time or extra TV time

• More chores

• Extra homework

• A new pet