Piggy Banks to Money Markets

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In this upbeat primer on money, insightful vignettes involving four kids offer thought-provoking lessons in earning, investing, and spending. Dian starts a weekend business playing piano at childrens' parties; Adam holds a garage sale so he can invest in baseball cards; little Elizabeth helps her mom with gardening; and TJ recruits a buddy to run his lemonade stand. While the premises sound simple enough, each child encounters an imaginative hitch along the way, inviting plenty of discussion and words of wisdom. Other helpful bits include a glance at how and where U.S. bills and coins are made, materials other cultures use for money, and an unbiased discussion of how kids use their money (consequences included). Banking, checking, credit card explanations--illustrated via cartoon computer graphics--might whiz right by the 5- to 8-year-olds, and some of the song-and-dance routines might lose the 9- to 12-year-olds, but the payoff in knowledge gained will easily outweigh any temporary losses of attention. The tape runs about 27 minutes. --Liane Thomas

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A kid's guide to dollars and sense

Learn how to be money smart!

It's never too early to teach children about money. Piggy Banks to Money Markets uses humor, engaging songs and money-saving tips to show kids how to start a small business, spend wisely, and manage money. This easy-to-follow program is packed with practical tools and information to educate, motivate and empower children to be money smart. Help your child plan now with proven strategies for earning, saving and investing.

Program features: 7 Easy-to-learn strategies for earning money, - How-to guide for running a business - 9 Tips for saving, spending and investing, - Improve math skills! - Dynamic songs, fun lessons

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