RealityURecommended Ages: 5th-12th GradesStudents should be able to independently read, write and do basic addition and subtraction problems. Sessions: Three sessions exist to ensure students have an engaging and meaningful learning experience. Session 1: 9 - 10:30 a.m.Session 2: 10:30 a.m. - NoonSession 3: 1 - 2:30 p.m.Reality U ® brings a bit of “reality” to students through a 75-minute interactive and engaging personal finance simulation. Students imagine their life as 26-year-olds and complete an online lifestyle survey. This information is entered into our trademarked software, along with their current GPA, to create a unique and individualized future scenario.Each scenario includes the student’s monthly income, credit card debt, student loan information, as well as marital and family status. Students are given a checkbook register to track their monthly purchases from the 12 booths representing services and/or products that adults typically must purchase or consider each month. Sometimes they must return a “purchase” and make a different decision. The checkbook register can’t fall below zero!This event actively engages students to help them understand the importance of how their performance in school today impacts their future. It also provides the community with an opportunity to share in local students’ learning and develop an understanding of the world of work.Reality U aims to...Teach teens that their performance in school today can affect their financial future.Provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice personal finance skills.Mobilize the community to become involved stakeholders in education, particularly financial literacy education in their local schools.Integrate Individual Plan of Study components into the Reality U ® preparation, the simulation/booths, and the debriefing process.How it works at Learning Lab WichitaStep 1) Register for your preferred session to attend RealityU on September 24. Step 2) Complete your pre-activity RealityU Assessment by September 23, 5:00 p.m.Participants will receive their results when they check in with the RealityU facilitators at the event.Step 3) Participate in the RealityU simulation and complete all 12 stations for a chance to build the strongest budget!Volunteer to Support RealityUAdults who are interested in supporting this event can register as a volunteer to help bring this incredible learning experience to life.Register to VolunteerVolunteers are assigned to numbered stations representing everyday expenses, such as car insurance, groceries, entertainment, and more. Each station has a simple activity for students to complete- sometimes even something as simple as rolling dice, to determine how much they will spend at that station. Students then have to navigate their budget and make decisions about how to manage their finances, including handling unexpected expenses and circumstances that may be outside of their control.As long as you’re comfortable with basic addition and subtraction, you have all the skills you need.
RealityU
Recommended Ages: 5th-12th Grades
Students should be able to independently read, write and do basic addition and subtraction problems.
Sessions: Three sessions exist to ensure students have an engaging and meaningful learning experience.
Session 1: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Session 2: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Session 3: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Reality U ® brings a bit of “reality” to students through a 75-minute interactive and engaging personal finance simulation. Students imagine their life as 26-year-olds and complete an online lifestyle survey. This information is entered into our trademarked software, along with their current GPA, to create a unique and individualized future scenario.
Each scenario includes the student’s monthly income, credit card debt, student loan information, as well as marital and family status. Students are given a checkbook register to track their monthly purchases from the 12 booths representing services and/or products that adults typically must purchase or consider each month. Sometimes they must return a “purchase” and make a different decision. The checkbook register can’t fall below zero!
This event actively engages students to help them understand the importance of how their performance in school today impacts their future. It also provides the community with an opportunity to share in local students’ learning and develop an understanding of the world of work.
Reality U aims to...
- Teach teens that their performance in school today can affect their financial future.
- Provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice personal finance skills.
- Mobilize the community to become involved stakeholders in education, particularly financial literacy education in their local schools.
- Integrate Individual Plan of Study components into the Reality U ® preparation, the simulation/booths, and the debriefing process.
How it works at Learning Lab Wichita
Step 1) Register for your preferred session to attend RealityU on September 24.
Step 2) Complete your pre-activity RealityU Assessment by September 23, 5:00 p.m.
Participants will receive their results when they check in with the RealityU facilitators at the event.
Step 3) Participate in the RealityU simulation and complete all 12 stations for a chance to build the strongest budget!
Volunteer to Support RealityU
Adults who are interested in supporting this event can register as a volunteer to help bring this incredible learning experience to life.
Volunteers are assigned to numbered stations representing everyday expenses, such as car insurance, groceries, entertainment, and more. Each station has a simple activity for students to complete- sometimes even something as simple as rolling dice, to determine how much they will spend at that station. Students then have to navigate their budget and make decisions about how to manage their finances, including handling unexpected expenses and circumstances that may be outside of their control.
As long as you’re comfortable with basic addition and subtraction, you have all the skills you need.