Parent Survey Results

93% of parents feel that the Money Savvy Kids curriculum has increased their child’s knowledge and skills in an important subject area.
98% of parents feel that financial literacy is very relevant in their child’s future.
95% of participating parents stated that they feel that their children understand the importance of setting financial goals and the choices that they can make in managing their money.
96% of parents feel that the Money Savvy Pig will continue to be used at home.
81% of parents stated that the Money Savvy Kids curriculum has caused discussions at home about savings or investing or other basic personal finances.
48% of parents said that the Money Savvy Kids curriculum would change how the adults in the household handled their money.
94% of parents support the idea of this program being expanded across the state.

When asked what they felt to be the most successful aspects of the curriculum, parents said the following:

The piggy bank with its slots was a great visual and physical help.
Teaching the children how to save.
This program started conversation about saving money for the future.
It is relevant to everyone's future.
It taught our children to save and to be responsible with their money. (Translated)
Learning to budget money wisely.
My son said he enjoyed learning about the history of money best.
Learning and comprehending the concepts of spend, save, donate and invest. My child now understands and has an appreciation for basic economics.
Teaching the importance of having a saving goal.
Getting my son to think about economic issues.
The children were taught to be good stewards of their money. They learned the value of 'hard earned' money.
Reinforcing what we teach at home, it seems to sink in more when it comes from school!
It opened a dialog between my child and me about financial topics.
That my child is excited to save her money!
I liked how the program breaks down money concepts in an easy to understand format, and that students are creatively and actively involved in the learning process.
Instills financial awareness at an early age. Should help down the road.
The introduction of donating to other not as fortunate and the value inherent to that.
Teaching the kids to think about how to budget their money.