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8 Savings Goals To Teach Kids About Money
To teach kids about money, you have to start young. Having good financial skills is important to everyone — even the youngest members of your household.
Though these lessons can be hard to learn, it is much easier when you start learning about money early. Helping your kids to save for things they want can be a great way to help them learn healthy money habits + to teach kids about money management.
#1 New Toy
An easy place to start is with a toy that your child wants. This can be a great steppingstone, especially if it is a toy that is more than their allowance. Starting small like this can help set the stage for saving money without having to have your child wait so long that they start to get frustrated.
If your child expresses interest in a toy next time they are at the store, use it as an opportunity to teach them about saving + how sometimes if you are willing to wait, you can get something better. Have a conversation with them about how much money they have + about how long it will take them to make the rest of it.
#2 Video Games
Games can be a great next step if your child is into video games. Work with your child to figure out the cost of the game + how long it would take them to save up the money to buy it.
Give them a place to put their money while they are saving so that they can reduce their temptation. You could even offer them an incentive to save, like offering to match the amount they save.
This gives them a preview to the world of earning interest + gives them a chance to build a positive relationship with saving money.
#3 Bike
Saving for a bike is another classic way to teach kids about money, saving it + other financial literacy. One good thing to do in the scenario is to also help your kid to do some research upfront. Help them to look at several different bikes so they can learn about finding a good deal + trying to balance quality with quantity.
It might be worthwhile to talk to them about good components + how long the bike will likely last. Then, they can make an informed decision about the bike they want + be able to start setting up a savings plan. Once they have enough money, go with them to make the purchase.
#4 Pet
Saving for a pet can be a great way to teach kids about money, how to take care of finances + general responsibility. This might be a good savings goal to do together as a family.
Work together to research breeds + find a dog that would be a good fit for your family. Then, you can all save together so that your children can participate while also learning from your example.
#5 Family Trip
Another great family savings goal that can help you teach your kids about money is to have them help to save for a family trip. Work together to figure out where you want to go, how long you would like to stay + what you think a reasonable budget would be.
Then figure out how much each family member should save to help make the vacation a reality. It can also help to give them extra opportunities to earn money that can help them reach the overall goal.
Make sure to meet regularly to figure out your progress + provide positive feedback for the work they are doing so far.
#6 Sports Team or Class
If your child is passionate about a sport or taking art classes, it may be a good opportunity to help them learn about saving. Try setting it up so that you pay a certain percent of the total costs + your kid helps to make up the difference.
This can help them to learn to save money + the importance of investing in things that you love. Helping your kids to find + support their passions helps give them valuable lessons that they can take with them into adulthood.
#7 New Clothes
Clothing is a necessity but sometimes want your kids want to wear + what you’re willing to spend on a wardrobe don’t match. This can be another great opportunity to teach them about saving.
The more opportunities you have to help your kids understand the difference between wants + needs to develop strong money habits, the better it will be for them in the long run. Saving for wants while taking care of basic needs is an important part of financial literacy.
#8 An Activity
Another great savings opportunity can be helping your kid save for a fun activity they have been wanting to try. Whether it is a trip to the local zoo, a movie date with friends, or a pizza party, having your kids save for an activity can teach them about saving money.
Use this as an opportunity to show your kids how saving to do something fun with people they love is even more rewarding.
Learning about money is a challenge, but it is essential to your children’s ability to build a full life in the future. The more you teach your child now, the better prepared they will be for the challenges of adulthood, financial +otherwise.
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How To Teach Phonics For Kindergarten In A Fun Way
I have three girls. One is in 2nd grade. One is in kindergarten. One is in preschool.
The kindergartner and I have been working on letters + phonics for over a year now. The struggle is real, ya’ll.
I am always on the lookout for options of how to teach phonics for kindergarten in a fun way.
I think I may have found it in these two books…
How To Teach Letters For Kindergarten
When these two books arrived in the mail + I ripped open the envelope to pull out the two books, my 5-year-old kindergartner was immediately interested.
The bright colors on the cover demand attention. The letters dancing around are entertaining. My daughter instantly started pointing out letters that she knows.
That night, as we were going through our bedtime routine, she sat down to pull out the books.
We read every single page.
She was totally engrossed.
She pointed out letters + words that started with the letter featured on the page. She truly enjoyed the “stories” behind the letters.
So how do you use these books to teach phonics + letters to a kindergartner?
You simply read them to your child + let your child explore the pages on her own + with you.
Fun Supplements To The Books
These colorful printed books are a great way to share letters + phonics with my kindergartner so she can learn while she thinks she is just having fun!
Here are some additional ways you can help your kiddo learn letters that go along with the book:
- Have them write their letters using shaving cream
- Use playdough to shape the letters
- Form scraps of paper into the letter, adding details that turn it into a person, place or thing that starts with the letter (For example, add an alligator snout + teeth to an A.)
- Have your kiddo write the letter in the air with their finger
- Roll letter blocks + have your child identify the letter that is face-up in the block
- Play Junior Scrabble
- Create songs that teach them how to spell words or their name
- Use flatbottom marbles to create letters
- Use coins to form letters
- Print dot worksheets + use Bingo daubers to dot the shape of the letters
- Write letters on a piece of paper + have your child trace over the letters with a highlighter or marker
- Shape your bodies into letters (a la YMCA-style)
- Coloring pages (Check out Jolie Canoli’s free coloring page)
We have used all of these options to help our kindergartner get a grip on her letters + phonics. It hasn’t been an easy road but she has almost mastered all of her letters + we had some (tears +) FUN along the way.
The song option helped her learn how to spell her name at the beginning of her pre-K year. Of course, what works for my child might not work for your child so test out some things to see which are the most effective + the most FUN for you + your child.
But, seriously, I highly recommend you check out Jolie Canoli phonics for yourself. I think you + your child will enjoy this fun option for learning vowels + the alphabet.
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Some of My Fave Marketing Blogs
I admit it. I’m a marketing junkie. I love pretty things that glitter + shine. I’m addicted to shows like Teen Mom, 16 and Pregnant + Outlander (don’t judge me). You can find a People magazine in my hand from time to time (+ I do read it cover to cover).
But, back to the marketing junkie confession. These are some of my favorite marketing blogs. Reading them helps keep my up to date on the happenings in my world (+ probably yours if you own or run (or own + run) a business or blog.
Quick Sprout
Honestly, I receive Neil Patel’s emails, which is Quick Sprout’s founder + blog writer, to alert me when a new post is up on the blog. In other words, I don’t go specifically to the blog every day. I read his email intro + click on the link if it’s something of interest to me.
I wouldn’t say what he offers is cutting edge stuff to someone who has been online or working in the world of marketing recently. What he does offer is great reminders on what we all SHOULD be doing with our marketing online. If you’re a novice, you’ll think he’s a genius, however.
(AND, he might just be one since he has helped some major players turn their businesses into forces to be reckoned with.)
From time to time, he does offer some great suggestions on apps or sites to check out for your marketing efforts.
Digital Marketer
Digital Marketer is another great one to follow. They share some pretty intriguing ways to drive traffic to your site. They share a ton of info about converting your visitors into buyers. They are obsessed with putting systems into place to create a sales + marketing funnel that works for your business.
I’ve picked up some great tips—some that I definitely use in my daily content marketing + online marketing antics.
Melissa Cassera
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Melissa. She talks a great deal about your business being your guilty pleasure + about having a business crush. I am pretty sure that I might be crushin’ on Melissa. Anywho…
Her bestie is also a copywriter + since I am a copywriter, this might just make Melissa a little nearer + dearer to me 🙂
Melissa puts a public relations + sales spin on marketing. She delves a bunch into content marketing, but she focuses her attention on teaching you how to create RAVING FANS that cannot get enough of you + your business.
I completed her 5-day business challenge, Obsessed I dove (face first) into her guide The Irresistible Business Challenge. Yum-my! Delicious content that I can eat with a spoon.
What Do You Read?
Do we share any top fave business blogs? What are your favorite blogs to read?
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