How Daniel Got What He Wanted
Understand that people have to save to get the things they want.
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Financial Fables
OVERVIEW
Financial Fables are entertaining stories that combine reading, economics and personal finance into life lessons that feature "money morals." Through quick, interactive online tales, students can learn useful financial management skills that will better prepare them for the future.
Penny Pigeon and the Missing Nest Egg
In this fable, Penny Pigeon learns to hunt and save for her future nest egg instead of taking valuables from other birds through counseling from Judge Blue Jay.
Oscar Ostrich Faces the Future
Meet Oscar Ostrich. In this fable, Oscar Ostrich is taught to think about his future needs and set financial goals to become more confident about his financial future. The story is centered on the moral: "If you set and reach financial goals, your needs will be met in the future."
Shopping Wisely with Olivia Owl
Olivia Owl and Penny Pigeon share valuable advice with Rhoda Roadrunner to improve her shopping habits in this fable. The story is centered on the moral: "If you plan and compare before shopping, you will use your money more wisely."
Percy Peacock and the Credit Crisis
Percy Peacock gets advice from Charlie Chickadee on how to handle credit purchases and payments successfully. The story is centered on the moral: "Use credit wisely and make payments on time to be a responsible consumer."
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INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Laying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use
Analyze cost and benefits of using credit.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
Fifty Nifty Econ Cards
Use these vocabulary cards in your classroom to make economics and personal finance fun!
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Saving Strawberry Farm
Learn that saving is essential to economic well-being.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Saving Goals with Bunny Money Lesson & Book
Learning about saving, spending, and financial goals.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Spend It! Lesson for Grades 1-2
Define "spend", "wants", and "choice".
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Oscar Ostrich Faces the Future
In this animated video with associated lessons and activities, Oscar Ostrich is taught to think about his future needs and to set financial goals.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Penny Pigeon and the Missing Nest Egg
In this animated video with associated lessons and activities, Penny Pigeon learns to hunt and save for her future nest egg.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Percy Peacock and the Credit Crisis
In this animated video with associated lessons and activities, Percy Peacock learns tips on how to better handle credit.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Shopping Wisely with Olivia Owl
In this animated video with associated lessons and activities, Oliva Owl learns to improve her shopping habits through comparison shopping.
