Teaching Others to Save
Story Lines (Page 24-26)
What secret did Auntie share with you?
Saving is a great habit, silly rabbits!
Will you show us the way to the carrot patch so we can collect and save carrots too?
I’ll show you the way.
Big Idea
Good money habits can inspire and influence others.
Financial Literacy Concept
Financial leadership & positive modeling
Standards Alignment
CEE (K–4):
Individuals’ choices affect others.
People can share financial knowledge.
Jump$tart (K–2):
Recognize responsible financial behaviors.
Understand that choices can influence family members.
Jump$tart (3–5 Extension):
Identify how financial decisions impact others.
Explain how positive behaviors can influence peers.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Recognize that good habits can influence others.
Understand the role of modeling responsible behavior.
Identify ways they can encourage saving in their families.
Explain how financial habits can spread.
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: saving - keep)
Sammy Song Series (See: Get in the Habit, Show My Family the Way)
Activity
Be a Money Leader Role Play
Students practice saying:
“Saving is a great habit!”
Pair activity:
Student A explains why saving is important.
Student B asks questions like the siblings.
Then switch roles.
Guided Discussion
Why did the siblings want to learn from Sammy?
What changed their minds?
How did Sammy become a leader?
Can kids teach adults about money?
Bridge statement:
“When you practice good money habits, others notice.”
Transfer
Ask:
“If you save regularly, who might notice?”
Family
Friends
Classmates
Introduce the idea:
Good financial habits can create a strong money culture in a family.
Highlight Phrase
“I’ll show you the way.”
Assessment
Students complete:
“I can show others how to ______.”
Optional drawing:
Draw yourself teaching someone how to save.
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