Open Mic With Parents, Why Kids Need to Learn About Money We asked a collection of parents a couple of questions about finance and kids… The first question was: Do you think it is important for kids to learn about money? The resounding answer: 100% said “Yes, it is extremely… Read More »Open Mic With Parents, Why Kids Need to Learn About Money
How an Online Game Helped a 7-Year-Old Student Find the Spirit of Giving This is a story shared with me by a friend of mine. It is about her student Calvin and a life lesson he learned from, of all things, a video game. My friend is a second-grade teacher.… Read More »How an Online Game Helped a 7-Year-Old Student Find the Spirit of Giving
Kids That Don’t Learn Money Are at a Disadvantage When They Grow Up Learning about money is as important as breathing. It is necessary to survive in life. Kids that are taught money concepts early develop better financial habits, and thus they do better in adulthood. It’s like with anything…… Read More »Kids that don’t learn money are at a disadvantage when they grow up
Smart savings habits are key to achieving your future goals. Are you teaching your kids to save smart?
Gamification of Learning We all know… kids love technology. A recent study reported that 97% of kids play computers and video games. They definitely like to play games on it but they also like to learn on it. Not one teacher has ever told me that their students don’t love… Read More »Gamification of Learning
Financial Literacy – Spending Smart Smart spending habits are key to being financially stable, and it is learned behavior. We’ve all heard the phrases “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” and “monkey see monkey do”. These sentiments are particularly true when it comes to spending patterns. Kids often… Read More »Financial Literacy- Spending Smart
Financial Literacy – Learn to Earn The first step for kids to become financially literate is understanding how to “earn”. To become truly financially responsible, you need money to manage. But the concept of “earning” is not only for teens that can get an outside job. Kids as young as… Read More »Financial Literacy – Learn to Earn
COVID Is Highlighting the Need for Financial Literacy for Kids It is not often that we face a global pandemic. As an international community, we have all had to manage this unexpected and fast-moving turn of events. It has affected so many with job loss, pay cuts, business closures, etc.… Read More »COVID Is Highlighting the Need for Financial Literacy for Kids
Financial Literacy for Kids, the Stats! I decided to share some stats that I’ve found about financial literacy and youth… You will see why this topic is at the forefront for both teachers and parents around the world. For every stat, I have added the take away learning. Kids start… Read More »Financial Literacy for Kids, the Stats!
A Professional Banker’s Secrets for Successfully Incorporating Financial Education Into the Classroom Here are some great ways to resonate with your students on the topic of Financial Literacy… Keep it real! Wherever possible, use real-life examples to illustrate everyday money management. Share stories. The best money learning comes from discussions… Read More »A Professional Banker’s Secrets for Successfully Incorporating Financial Education Into the Classroom