Monthly Archives: March 2009

Flashback: Bounced Check

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Karyn

I was going through my binder of story ideas for my monthly Kidnexions Connection newsletter and found a post-it with a story about Nathan.  It’s a good thing I took the time to write the story down because I had forgotten all … Continue reading →

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Love Animals? Turn Your Passion into Money

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Karyn

I was so excited when Angie, an eight year old in one of my money classes, announced that the flyers she and her mom had passed out the week before resulted in a phone call for her pet-sitting service.  And … Continue reading →

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Have a Spender? Give Them Strategies

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Karyn

“Uh oh,” said Gabby after tallying the Are You More of a Savor or a Spender? questions during my 5/6 money class yesterday.  She had answered every single spending question with a ‘yes’ which translated to: she liked to spend. … Continue reading →

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Little Rationalizations Can Turn Into Big Rationalizations

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Karyn

Here’s something interesting a second grader came up with when we were working on the Water Wonderland activity.  I’ve written about this activity before, but for those who aren’t familiar, it’s when kids get to make spending choices and at … Continue reading →

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Life's Little Consequences.

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Karyn

Ryan just called me from school.  Apparently he left his grade check sheet at home this morning and needs it in order to try out for the track team this afternoon.  Hmmm.  Not wanting him to miss out on being … Continue reading →

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