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Karyn Hodgens
Kids Personal Finance Educator
Elementary Math Specialist
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Category Archives: Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Of Slugs and Budgets – Teaching Money Management to Kids
When my oldest son, Nathan, was four years old, I caught him crying silently in bed one night. I had gone back into his room to tuck him in as he liked to spend a few minutes “reading” to himself … Continue reading
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
Teaching Kids Persistence
What is one of the most common traits of successful people? According to a 2007 study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, it’s the ability to persist at challenging tasks. And it makes sense. Those who don’t allow … Continue reading
Money Jars
Learning to save money is an important life skill. During America Saves Week (February) or Financial Literacy Month (April), I like to have small groups of students rotate through the Money Jar Center. I’ve also done it as a whole … Continue reading
Teachable Money Moment: Returns and Exchanges
The best way to teach kids financial literacy is in the context of their everyday lives. Here’s this month’s teachable moment: The season for gift buying and giving is behind us and we’ve headed into the season of returns and … Continue reading