Economic Ideas Through Games

  • Social Studies
Heartwood Learning Center: 11900 Haines Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA
Sep 08 2026
Dec 01 2026

Schedules

Track 1: Middle level, 60 minutes, 11:00 AM (09/08/2026-12/01/2026)

Economics Through Games Track 1 1 spots left
$105.00 USD
  • Tue11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

This first hour is games appropriate for ages 9-13 and will include games that are easier to learn and quick to play. 

Additional services and fees

Location Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 9 years to 16 years and 1 month old when the program starts.

Track 2: Middle level, 90 minutes, 11:00 AM (09/08/2026-12/01/2026)

Economics Through Games Track 2
$120.00 USD
  • Tue11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Description

Track 2 students will have the opportunity to play longer games that require more time and concentration.  This is meant for students who have experience playing board games and an attention span to play for more than an hour.  Do NOT sign your student up for this track if they have a shorter attention span.

Additional services and fees

Location Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 9 years to 16 years and 1 month old when the program starts.

Add To Waitlist Track 3: Older Level, 60 minutes, 12:00 PM (09/08/2026-12/01/2026) Program is full

Economics Through Games Track 3 Full - Waitlist available
$105.00 USD
  • Tue12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Description

This hour is for older students who want to play easier quick games. They must participate and behave appropriately. 

Additional services and fees

Location Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 9 years to 16 years and 1 month old when the program starts.

Track 4: Advanced, 90 minutes, 12:00 PM (09/08/2026-12/01/2026)

Economics Through Games Track 4 3 spots left
$130.00 USD
  • Tue12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Description

This track is for experienced game players who are interested in more difficult strategy games and who have the patience and attention span to play a 90 minute game. This track overlaps the younger track and inappropriate behavior or language will not be tolerated. 

Additional services and fees

Location Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 9 years to 16 years and 1 month old when the program starts.

Track 5: Younger Level, 55 minutes, 12:30 PM (09/08/2026-12/01/2026)

Economics Through Games Track 5 3 spots left
$105.00 USD
  • Tue12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Description

This track is appropriate for students ages 6-8 who are just learning to play games and learning to take turns, winning and losing, and becoming familiar with money.  This track overlaps with older students in the room who will be playing different games. 

Additional services and fees

Location Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 6 years to 8 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

Heartwood Learning Center: 11900 Haines Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, USA

Description

Learn Economic Terms and Ideas Through Games

Through a variety of board games, card games and interactive activities students will learn about:

  • money
  • making change
  • spending, saving, sharing
  • investing
  • earning interest
  • inflation
  • types of assets
  • the commodities market
  • the benefits of trade
  • importance of bidding and prices
  • tragedy of the commons
  • scarcity and choice
  • resource management
  • trade-offs
  • company take-overs/mergers
  • the stock market

The class has three levels which may overlap so students have experience playing at different levels. Students who sign up for 90 minute block will have opportunity to play more in-depth strategy games but must have the attention span to do so.  Students must participate and demonstrate good sportsmanship and behavior or they will be asked to leave without a refund. Sorry, no eating in this class and students must wash hands before playing. 

If you have questions about which level is appropriate for your student please contact me to discuss it.

Offered by:  Mona Koerner [email protected] 505-228-0029

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