JA Our Neighbors^®

Elementary School

Implementation:
Classroom Based
After School
Virtual

Pillars of Student Success

Entrepreneurship High Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness Moderate Work Readiness

Financial Literacy Minimal Financial Literacy

JA Our Neighbors® is a series of culturally responsive videos designed to help contextualize concepts introduced in JA's elementary school programs. The videos use social emotional learning concepts to support participating students. The JA Our Neighbors video resource is designed to help students with their need to bridge the digital divide, promote diversity, increase literacy, and boost confidence when a volunteer visits the classroom. These program enhancements are intended to enrich the JA experience for students, teachers, and volunteers, creating a deeper relationship with Junior Achievement and the mission.

Following their experience with this resource, students will be able to:

-- Explore careers, entrepreneurship, and an understanding of money through the involvement of guest hosts and at-home activities.
-- Build a foundation of key terms so that students are better prepared to understand the content in JA's elementary programs.
-- Learn foundational concepts in a virtual setting to help them connect the program content to their personal experiences.
-- See their boundless potential by sharing examples across industry sectors and demographics.
-- Focus on their social and emotional wellness via deep breathing exercises and affirmations.

JA Our Neighbors is recommended for elementary school students (grades K-5). The videos and activities can be volunteer- or educator-led and are available for classroom-based or remote live implementation. There are four videos per grade band (grades K-2 and grades 3-5) with accompanying activities and discussion questions.

JA Learning Experiences support national and state standards in reading, mathematics, social studies, and work and career readiness. See below for more information on alignment with national and state standards.

Virtual Implementation

Remote live implementation is available for JA Our Neighbors

Program Resources

JA Resource Center for Volunteers and Educators

Alignment with State and National Standards

Common Core Standards

For those states that follow common core standards, Junior Achievements curricula have been reviewed for alignment with these standards! Learn more by selecting the appropriate grade level below.

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National Standards

While educational standards are determined primarily at the state level, many national standards serve as guidelines for the development of these state standards. See how Junior Achievement curricula align with the national standards listed below.

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State Standards

Junior Achievement curricula are created to align with state standards. To see how our programs align with your states standards, explore the options below.

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Scope and Sequence

Junior Achievement learning experiences cover financial literacy, career and work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Our extensive scope and sequence helps explain how our programs cover these subjects at various grade levels.

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Request a Presenter to Teach Curriculum

A Junior Achievement Volunteer teaches students

Junior Achievement lessons are delivered by volunteers from the community. These presenters are prepared by JA to facilitate engaging learning activities that focus on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. This results in an enriched learning experience that helps students make the connection between what they learn in school and the world outside the classroom.

Steps to Request a Presenter

1) Request Info

Once youve decided to have a JA volunteer in your classroom, fill out the form on this website. You will receive information on next steps.

2) Pick Schedule

You will be able to coordinate a schedule that works for your class either online or in conjunction with a JA representative.

3) Meet Presenter

Once a volunteer is identified for your class, JA will connect you with the presenter to discuss roles, expectations, and logistics.

4) Empower Students with Standards-Based Education

After all details are in place, the JA volunteer will deliver lessons to your students either virtually or in-person.

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