Financial Literacy for Kids in Grades 1-5: Money Basics

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Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Kids, Grades K-5
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Program Description

Event Details

Get ready to build money smarts at New Canaan! Our 4-week Financial Literacy Program for kids teaches key concepts like earning, saving, budgeting, and spending through fun, hands-on activities. Perfect for elementary students, this engaging series helps kids develop lifelong financial skills in an age-appropriate and interactive way. Join us and start your journey to financial confidence!

August 4th: Money Basics
● - What is money? Why do we need it?
● - Different ways people use money (share, spend, save)
● - Activity: Money vs Bartering

This hands-on program is taught by Jacob Green a rising senior at Fox Lane High School and introduces elementary school students to the fundamentals of financial literacy through engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities. Each session focuses on a unique theme, helping students build smart money habits and confidence through real-life scenarios and games.

                         

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The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.