Money & Us Program

a family financial toolkit & workshop series

Money and Us is a parent/caregiver led financial program that explores the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that place children on a path to financial well-being. Over the course of this five-week program Parents/Caregivers will learn how to teach their children about finance through play-based activities.

During childhood we build the foundations for financial well-being later in life, acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and personality traits that enable us to manage our finances as adults. What better way to build that foundation than through play with the children in our lives?

 
 
 

Register here to participate in the Money & us program

 
 

Upcoming Workshops: Coming Soon!

 
 

what is money?

Basics of the concept of money / currency.

Identify currency by:

  • Name

  • Sight

  • Other characteristics

Earning

Connecting work with income. A job is a specific duty someone completes by using their time, skills and energy to earn money.

Key Topics:

  • Learn to utilize skills and creativity to earn money.

Saving

To set financial goals, develop and execute plans, while confronting challenges.

Key Topics:

  • Plan for the future

  • Track progress

  • Delay gratification

Spending

This unit will explore planning ahead and making informed financial decisions.

key topics:

  • Manage resources

  • Practice self-control

  • Develop confidence in their finance skills

borrowing

To build responsible habits related to sharing (lending) and caring (borrowing).

The focus of this section is:

  • Introducing the concept of trust and access

  • Developing and following agreements

  • Appreciation of the value of the items we purchase and borrow