Developing Money Habits (Age 6 - 9)
A recent study shows that children are most receptive to develop saving habits and form their basic attitudes about money before age 13. For this reason, it is important to start your child’s financial education early.
Rags to Riches Club
Elevations Credit Union has developed the Rags to Riches Club with a
children’s savings account to assist parents in teaching the "Save, Share & Spend" method of managing money. Visit the
Rags to Riches Clubhouse to see more benefits of the program.
WOW Children’s Museum Exhibit
Elevations Credit Union sponsors an exhibit at the
WOW Children’s Museum in Lafayette, Colorado. Children have fun while playing in the pretend credit union branch that includes a working drive-up teller lane. Check their calendar for children’s seminars and activities, free with museum admission.
Googolplex
Googolplex’s
5 Spot Clubhouse is an online resource with stories and games about money and other topics at an elementary school skill level. We invite you to read along with your children to initiate conversations about money and saving.
Fun and Games
The
U.S. Mint Kids Page and the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Kids Page are great resources for activities that are not only educational but fun! Kids can also access these resources through the Rags to Riches Clubhouse.
Practical Money Skills for Life
This free educational program sponsored by Visa, offers lesson plans for parents divided into grade levels.
Grades 3 through 6 lessons include Allowance, Behavior and Chores; Saving and Investing; Accountability; Spending; and Values.
