Dear Educators and Students:

Every year, educators ask us for information about the Christmas Price Index for use in their classrooms.  The change in the prices in the index year over year provides an excellent lesson on inflation. In addition, the similarities to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index make it a fun and easy way to study economic indicators.

The Christmas Price Index is an entertaining, simple way to introduce economic trends and inflation.  Use the interactive charts and games in this web site for a variety of educational activities, including:

• A discussion on inflation
• A math lesson about reading charts
• A history lesson on wages for skilled and unskilled workers

Also, be sure to check out the lesson plans provided by the Stock Market Game with general information about investing, as well as information about their annual InvestWrite essay contest. The Stock Market Game program provides teachers with grade-specific materials to help students learn about saving, investing, and the economy.

The Stock Market Game — The PNC Christmas Price Index — Adobe Acrobat PDF (171k)

We invite you to explore the rest of the site as well.

• The home page contains a multimedia presentation explaining the results of this year’s Christmas Price Index.
• Check out the About section to see an interactive fact sheet,
• bios of the Christmas Price Index team
• and downloadable audio and video material.
• Submit your questions and comments on the feedback page.

Also, remember to join us with your questions for a live chat with Jim Dunigan of PNC Wealth Management
right here on pnchristmaspriceindex.com on Dec. 18, at 10:30 am.

Thank you for visiting the PNC Christmas Price Index online.  Enjoy the site!