Money Savvy Kids Feedback from Teachers
"We went through the lesson about charity last week and it had a huge impact on several of my students. This morning I opened the classroom door and an excited student greeted me with a bag of coins and bills and told me he and his sister had worked all weekend to earn money for the food bank. I was a little taken back. I asked him what food bank he was referring to, and he said it was for the food bank my sister directs. He has never met her, and the food bank is not even in our area. He just took to heart the importance of giving to charity, and he knew my sister directed a food bank. I talked to his mom and I found out that he and his sister (who is also in my class) worked all weekend walking dogs and selling lemonade and cookies! The Money Savvy lessons are powerful."
- Kristie H. (Orchard Heights)
"The curriculum is very well done and organized. The workbooks are age appropriate and supported the activities we did in class. The Money Savvy Pig banks really hooked my students into learning about personal finance. I really like the CD that came along with the curriculum. The graphics and concepts on the CD engaged the children and held their interest. I'd love to be able to teach this curriculum every year."
- Anonymous (Second grade teacher from Washington)
"We have completed the Money Savvy Pig program last month. From the feedback I received I can tell you that [parents] loved it! Parents were very impressed with the money tips and information about saving for various things. I would love to do it again!"
- Carrie K. (McDonald Elementary School)
"I have never taught personal finance to my class before because I felt the concepts were too difficult for them to understand. Your program proved me wrong. Thank you for the opportunity to teach such a great program."
- Anonymous (Second grade teacher from Washington)
"The song is a big hit with my kids and the pig bank is even bigger. I'm very happy to have done this program and would love to do it again next year."
- Vicki M. (Sherman Elementary School)
"I have to say the children's learning and response to the program exceeded my expectations. My class learned these concepts (thanks to the Money Savvy Pig) and more. They became experts at knowing what goods and services were. They knew the history of money and had a good understanding of where money comes from."
- Anonymous (Second grade teacher from Washington)
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