Safe Places to Save
Story Lines (Page 12)
Sammy, I’ve got a surprise for you. You can use this backpack to start saving on the way home. Then you can store your savings somewhere safe until you want or need it.
Big Idea
Money should be stored in a safe place so it is protected and available when needed.
Financial Literacy Concept
Safe storage of money & introduction to banks
Standards Alignment
CEE (K–4):
People deposit money into savings accounts at banks.
Banks provide a safe place to keep money.
People save money for future needs and wants.
Jump$tart (K–2):
Identify places people keep their money.
Recognize the purpose of banks.
Jump$tart (3–5 extension):
Explain the role of financial institutions.
Describe how banks help protect money.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Identify safe places to store money.
Explain why money should be kept in a secure place.
Compare keeping money at home vs. keeping money in a bank.
Understand that banks help protect savings.
Materials and Supplemental Resources
It's a Habit, Sammy Rabbit! Note: Any of the following will work: Full color story book or Read and Color Activity Story Book / Bilingual Read and Color Activity Story Book / Author Reading
Sammy Dictionary for Kids (See: bank)
Sammy Song Series (See: Get in the Habit, The Secret, S-A-V-E)
Picture cards: piggy bank, jar, wallet, bank building
Activity
Safe or Not Safe? Sorting Game
Show pictures of places money might be kept:
Under a pillow
In a backpack
In a piggy bank
In a bank
On the playground
In a drawer
Students sort into:
SAFE PLACE
NOT SAFE PLACE
Then introduce the idea:
“A bank is a special place that keeps money safe.”
Transfer
Ask:
“If carrots were money, where would Sammy keep them so they wouldn’t get ruined?”
Discuss:
Backpack = temporary storage
Treasure chest = safe storage
Bank = safest long-term storage
Highlight Phrase
“Store your savings somewhere safe until you want or need it.”
Assessment
Students respond:
“Why is it important to keep money in a safe place?”
Optional drawing assessment:
Draw a safe place to save money.
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