While neither one of us handled money poorly, we didn't have a game plan or even a theory about how to handle money. That class was so informative. I never knew that the Bible had so much to say about finances.
I remember when taking that class, the leaders mentioned that there was curriculum for children and teens. I filed that information away.
Fast forward 9 years and this summer I have done a money management class with the boys.
It's called "The ABC's of Handling Money God's Way". This series is geared for ages 3-7.
It's been great. We do 1-2 lessons a week. There's a Bible verse for each week, a short application story, and some activity sheets. It has taught them to stay out of debt. We have talked about saving and giving.
I plan on giving each boy 3 jars with "saving", "giving", and "spending" on them to reinforce the teaching.
They have enjoyed it and seemed to have learned a lot. Hopefully, this will be the start of some good money habits now that will bless them in the years to come.
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I wish I could have 'signed' my kids up to do that with you. What a great idea! Maybe you could do it for co-op sometime?
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