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Theo the Tortoise and Lisa the Hare - Book and Guide Duo

$30.00
by Apprentissage Illimité

Entrepreneurship and fundraising: success takes planning, perseverance and determination!

Theo the Tortoise and Lisa the Hare introduces young readers ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) to entrepreneurship, fundraising and financial goal setting.

During a 10-kilometre charity race, Lisa hopes to win $500, while Théo raises donations to launch his own business. Both discover that reaching their goals takes preparation and perseverance!

Through this entertaining story, children explore fundraising, goal setting and giving back to their community.

Because success isn't always about finishing first!


  • What's Included in the Duo

    • One storybook and one teacher's guide
    • Audio version included with QR code
    • Story summary and teaching strategies
    • Detailed lesson plans (before, during, and after reading)
    • Ready-to-photocopy handouts with answer keys
    • Multiple activity variations for differentiated learning
    • Discussion questions and vocabulary lists
    • Cross-curricular activity suggestions

  • Key Topics Covered

    • Entrepreneurship
    • Financial Goal Setting
    • Financial Planning
    • Budgeting and Money Management
    • Saving for a Goal
    • Planning and Perseverance
    • Making Responsible Financial Decisions

  • Resource Details

    • Grade Level: Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12)
    • Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Mathematics Curriculum & Financial Literacy Expectations and Alberta Financial Literacy Curriculum
    • Subject Areas: Financial Literacy, Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, Citizenship
    • Teaching Time: 8-10+ hours of curriculum-aligned activities
    • Format: 40-page comprehensive teacher's guide
    • Photocopiable: Yes - student handouts with answer keys
    • Language: English (French version also available)

  • Teaching Tips

    • Use as a complete unit or select specific activities
    • Perfect for literacy and math centers
    • Ideal for small group or whole class instruction
    • Works well for differentiated learning
    • Multiple versions of math handouts (whole numbers, decimals, order of operations)
    • Can extend with creative writing projects
    • Audio version support available for diverse learners

  • Perfect For

    • Elementary teachers (Grades 4-6)
    • Financial literacy instruction
    • Cross-curricular units
    • Math workshops and centers
    • Literacy development
    • Differentiated instruction

ISBNs:
Book 978-1-77222-860-1
Guide 978-1-77222-872-4