Foster financial literacy and interdisciplinary growth with Penn and her economic insight in our engaging EconTrail printable board game. Penn represents the Social Studies pillar of STEAMS, guiding learners through real-world money decisions with her sharp focus on earning, saving, spending, and economic strategy.
Designed for grades 3–6, this interactive educational resource empowers students to explore economics through meaningful, age-appropriate challenges across the STEAMS framework. Through trivia-based gameplay and a money-smart narrative led by Penn—the financial explorer and civic thinker—students strengthen their understanding of personal finance, resource management, and smart economic choices.
Key Features:
STEAMS Economics Challenge
Students engage with real-world economic themes rooted in financial literacy, resource allocation, entrepreneurship, and civic economics across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Each trivia question is available in four levels of difficulty—Beginner to Extra Hard—giving learners the opportunity to grow at their own pace while tackling complex economic ideas.
Real-World Finance Integration
Topics include budgeting, income vs. expenses, needs vs. wants, trade, savings, taxes, and financial planning. Students begin to understand how money flows through systems—and how everyday decisions impact their future and community.
Penn’s Mission-Based Learning
Led by Penn, a bold and thoughtful leader with the power of EconTrail, students take on the role of decision-makers, planners, and responsible citizens as they explore economic challenges through collaborative gameplay and smart money moves.
Inclusive & Collaborative Design
Created with all learning styles in mind, EconTrail supports group collaboration, peer discussion, and strategic thinking. Students build economic literacy while working together to solve problems, think critically, and explore civic responsibility.
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment is based on student participation, reasoning behind economic choices, accuracy in trivia responses, and thoughtful collaboration. Educators can track student growth in financial literacy, STEAMS integration, and real-world problem-solving.
EconTrail equips students with the tools to manage resources, understand value, and make wise decisions that impact themselves and their communities. Join Penn in this interactive journey—where every move builds a stronger financial future.
