A Simple Step to Get You Talking to and Teaching Kids About Money
We have over 20 years experience leading financial education experiences with children all around the world.
We're happy to share the knowledge we've accumulated to grow the good, and get kids, families and communities financially literate.
We want to get you talking to and teaching kids about money right away, even as soon as today.
Reading storybooks to children is a simple and effective step you can take to start the financial and money education process sooner rather than later.
In addition to catalyzing conversation and thought on money, reading to elementary school children has many benefits. See a list of five benefits below. We believe in reading to kids and hope you do too!
Tip 1. Use or Adapt this Script and Start Reading to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders Today!
Introduce yourself and the storybook, Sammy's Big Dream
Good morning Girls & Boys!
My name is INSERT NAME. I am INSERT TITLE.
Today, we're going to read and discuss the storybook "Sammy's Big Dream."
This book is about a rabbit named Sammy who has a big dream that he wants to achieve.
Have any of you ever had a dream you really wanted to come true?
Have ever asked yourself what would you be willing to do; what actions would you be willing to take to make your dream come true?
For example, would you be willing to write out a plan with the steps and actions you would be willing to take to make your dream come true?
Would you be willing to set goals and give your time and effort to accomplishing those goals to make your dream come true?
As we read the book, let's think about these questions and what we can learn from Sammy's journey to make his dream come true AND how we can apply it to our own lives.
Are you ready to join Sammy on his big adventure?
Let's do it! Let's get to it!
Now, Read the storybook, Sammy's Big Dream.
Then, discuss the storybook, Sammy's Big Dream.
Develop your own questions to discuss with children or use our Parent Guide or Instructor curriculum
Make it a Habit
Making a habit of reading to kids will get you good at:
reading to kids
leading kids in discussion
helping them discover their dreams and living more purposefully
motivating and inspiring them to positive actions, including developing the habits that will set them up for growing and sustained success throughout their lives.
5 Benefits of Reading to Elementary School Children and Classrooms
Reading storybooks to elementary school classrooms can help improve children's literacy skills by introducing them to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and grammar. This can also help children develop a love for reading, which can lead to improved reading comprehension and overall academic success.
When an adult reads a storybook to a classroom, children are encouraged to actively listen and engage with the story. This helps develop their listening skills and comprehension abilities.
Storybooks can introduce children to diverse perspectives, experiences, promoting understanding of different concepts and ways of life.
Storybooks often feature colorful illustrations and imaginative worlds that can inspire children's creativity and spark their imagination.
Reading storybooks can create a shared experience among students and promote a positive classroom environment where everyone feels included and valued.
Related Reading and Resources
Advisorpedia Article: The Value of Starting the Right Habits Early by Abby Kovach, CFP(c) - "...The key might be as simple as catching our kids at a very young age and helping them form the right habits, just like Sammy Rabbit’s parents and Auntie Squirrel have done in Sam X Renick’s powerful financial literacy tools..."
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