Grades K–5

Workshop June 9, 2026 Grades K–5

The Economics of Agritourism at Southern Belle Farm
Grades K-12
June 24, 2026

Join the Georgia Council on Economic Education for a special K–12 teacher visit to Southern Belle Farm in McDonough on Wednesday, June 24. Teachers will explore agriculture, agritourism, entrepreneurship, and local economic connections through a hands-on farm experience, teacher activities, and remarks from Southern Belle Farm owner Jake Carter.

Participants will have the opportunity to pick a quart of available farm goodies, hear directly from Jake about the business side of farming and the farm’s role in the local economy, enjoy lunch provided by GCEE, and participate in classroom-ready activities connecting agriculture and economics instruction. Each teacher will also receive a children’s book to support classroom connections.

Space is limited to 20 teachers.

Children’s book, a quart of “u pick” farm goodies, and lunch provided.

Audience: Teachers, Grades K-12

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Workshop April 1, 2026 Grades K–5

2026 K5E3: K-5 Economic Education Expo (Savannah)
Grades K-5
June 16-17, 2026

We are excited to again provide an extraordinary professional learning experience just for kindergarten through fifth grade teachers…the K-5 Economic Education Expo (K5E3)! This year’s event will be held at Georgia Southern University – Armstrong Campus.

The purpose of this conference is to inspire and equip educators to teach the Grades K-5 economic and personal finance standards effectively with reliable resources and engaging instructional strategies. Our hope is that you will leave this event refreshed and energized to teach this vital subject with confidence and enthusiasm.

Please click the “REGISTER NOW” link below for more details about this amazing opportunity.

Audience: Teachers, Grades K-5

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Workshop January 30, 2026 Grades K–5

SprOUT & ABOUT Webinar Series (VIRTUAL)
Grades K-5
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Join GCEE and very special guest co-host, Lauren Goble, this spring for SprOUT & ABOUT, a four-part webinar series exploring the economics behind some of Georgia’s most iconic resources: Vidalia onions, blueberries, lumber, and peaches. Each session blends seasonal charm with fun facts, expert insights, engaging GPB Education resources, and classroom-ready activities that bring production, trade, markets, and consumer behavior to life for K–5 students. Participants from Georgia will receive a complimentary book featured in each webinar they attend. Plus, as a special incentive, Georgia educators attending all four webinars will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, while those attending three of the four will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Grow your toolkit, spark student curiosity, and SprOUT & ABOUT with us this spring!

*All books and gift cards will be sent in May after the final session.

Audience: Grades K-5 Teachers

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Workshop July 31, 2025 Grades K–5

Full STEAM Ahead: Teaching Economics in the Grades 3-5 Classroom
Grades 3-5
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This hands-on workshop will show Grades 3–5 teachers how to seamlessly weave together STEAM, ELA, historical, and economic concepts using thoughtfully designed lessons that are meaningful, memorable, and standards-aligned. Participants will explore high-interest children’s books, tackle engaging challenges, and leave with a collection of ready-to-use resources they can easily implement and adapt. Every attendee will receive two children’s books and a toolkit of classroom-ready materials to support integrated instruction from day one.

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided

Audience: Teachers, Grades 3-5

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Workshop July 29, 2022 Grades K–5

Grade 4: Teaching Economic Decision-Making & Westward Expansion
Grade 4
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This workshop focuses on the economics at the heart of the historical events addressed in the Grade 4 Social Studies GSE. Picture books are provided to teachers along with all lessons and digital resources that are demonstrated at the workshop.

Audience: Teachers, Grade 4

Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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Workshop December 6, 2019 Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–12

Stock Market Game Workshop (Virtual & In-Person)
Grades 4-12
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This workshop helps teachers learn how to help their students play the Stock Market Game and, more importantly, learn from the stock market. In the 10-week web-based stock trading simulation, students apply research and math skills, practice group decision making and analyze cause-and-effect relationships. Participants in this workshop are expected to play the game fall semester, which begins September 28th. Please pay attention to times as the workshop times and lengths vary.

Audience: Teachers, Grades 4-12

All GCEE workshops are provided to teachers at no financial charge.

Virtual Workshops: Materials and 1/2 day substitute reimbursement provided (for workshops occurring during the school day).

In-Person Workshops: Materials, lunch, and substitute reimbursement provided.

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