Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game Lesson Plan

Name: Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game Lesson Plan
Brand: Owning the Dash LLC
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💡 Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game – Financial Literacy Lesson Plan

Empower your classroom with a joyful, interactive approach to teaching kids the value of patience and saving!

This comprehensive lesson plan is built around *Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game*, part of the award-winning Owning the Dash Kids’ Money Book Series. Designed by financial advisor and author Anthony C. Delauney, this engaging toolkit helps students explore the money-making power of deciding to wait through real-life applications and fun classroom activities.

🎓 Recommended for Grades 2–5

What’s Inside:
🎲 The Jellybean Game rules and setup
🏦 Printable classroom currency to simulate real-world money choices
💌 Reward coupons to encourage smart spending and saving decisions
🧠 Reflection activities to build emotional intelligence and personal responsibility
📚 Aligned with national financial literacy standards and SEL principles

**Based on the Acclaimed Children's Book:**
- 🏅 *Mom’s Choice Awards* Gold Winner
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *Readers' Favorite*
- 🏆 *Chanticleer Reviews* 5-Star Best Book
- 📖 *Kirkus Reviews* calls it “an interactive, vivid, and enjoyable tale of sibling collaboration”

**Perfect for:**
✔️ Elementary educators
✔️ Homeschooling parents
✔️ After-school enrichment programs
✔️ Financial literacy outreach events

Developed in collaboration with the **Virginia Council on Economic Education** to align with key money concepts for elementary learners.

This lesson plan pairs perfectly with the book *Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game*, making financial concepts feel relevant, fun, and empowering for young learners.

> “Mastering money starts with mastering choice. And it all begins with a jellybean.” 🍬

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Most Owning the Dash books are ideal for Ages 5–10 (Grades K–5). Younger children enjoy the storytelling and visuals, while older children engage more deeply with the financial lessons and discussion prompts.

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