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Karyn Hodgens
Kids Personal Finance Educator
Elementary Math Specialist
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Category Archives: Spending
Adopt a Class or School – Change a Life Campaign
We’re working with Sammy Rabbit on his “Adopt a Class or School – Change a Life” campaign. If you’d like to participate, email me. Details are below. “Adopt a Class Change a Life” Campaign Special Teach Children SMART Money Habits! … Continue reading
Great Holiday Gifts: Board Games that Teach Money Concepts to Kids
Board games are always great gifts for the holidays. And board games that teach kids money skills are doubly great! The key is to sneak in the “money conversation” as you play. For example, the popular Game of Life oozes … Continue reading
Teaching Kids the Price of Luxury – A Teachable Money Moment
It’s our job as parents to provide food, shelter, and clothing to our kids. But no where in the manual does it say that our little cherubs need to be clothed in the finest of linens. So the next time … Continue reading
Teachable Money Moment: Needs vs. Wants
Needs vs. Wants: Let’s say you’re in the dentist’s office with your child and you’re waiting for your “turn”. You pick up a magazine and start flipping through it. This is the perfect opportunity to play the needs vs … Continue reading
Oil. It’s Important.
My niece stopped by for a quick visit on her way through to Burning Man. She was driving my sister’s 2003 Honda Accord. “Yup, it’s my car now,” my niece smiled. I knew she had been having problems with her … Continue reading