In this weekly blog post, the Curriculum team will highlight Just One Resource from our NGPF collection that maybe doesn't get the attention it deserves. Use it this week or bookmark it for later.

[The Resource]  CALCULATE: Completing a 1040

The Gist: Students practice filling out a 1040 form to file a tax return!  

The Best Parts:

• Students will file the 1040 for 4 different individuals, each with their own profile and situation. 
• Students can practice reading a W-2 for each individual and translating it to the respective section on the 1040
• By the end of the activity, students will be experts in determining whether or not a person will owe money or will receive a refund for the tax year! 

BONUS: Our entire Taxes Unit has been updated to reflect changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017! Wondering what major tax changes you need to know about for your students? Watch this short video created by NGPF co-founder, Jessica! 

About the Author

Sonia Dalal

Sonia has always been passionate about instruction and improving students' learning experiences. She's come a long way since her days as a first grader, when she would "teach" music and read to her very attentive stuffed animals after school. Since then, she has taught students as a K-12 tutor, worked in several EdTech startups in the Bay Area, and completed her Ed.M in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is passionate about bringing the high quality personal finance content and instruction she wished she'd received in school to the next generation of students and educators. When she isn't crafting lesson guides or working with teachers, Sonia loves to spend her time singing, being outdoors, and adventuring with family and friends!