Teach Children to Save

ABA Foundation’s Teach Children to Save is a national, banker-driven financial knowledge campaign for kids in grades K-8.

It’s not just a nice idea to teach kids how to handle money and credit — it’s essential! Teen spending in the United States — products bought by and for teens — totaled $208.7 billion in 2011, according to research published in September 2012. Clearly they know how to spend. What we need to teach them is how to save, invest and live on a budget.

Below are links to helpful teaching tools provide by the ABA Foundation.

Is your child working on learning the difference between needs and wants? Use this coloring sheet from the American Bankers Association’ Foundation’s Teach Children To Save program to help! Download it here: https://aba.social/33rOMz3

Looking for a way to make saving fun for you child? Use these printable Savings Jar Wraps from the American Bankers Association’ Foundation’s Teach Children To Save program to help them decorate a savings jar! Download the activity here: https://aba.social/36oXsrj

Complete with a maze and a word search, the ‘@American Bankers Association’ Foundation’s Money Talks Newsletter makes it fun to Teach Children To Save. Download your copy here: https://aba.social/3uUcdMQ

Anytime is the right time to begin teaching children about money, and the American Bankers Association Foundation has tips that can help parents teach money skills at home. Find them here: https://aba.social/3sUKvgu

How soon is too soon to talk to your kids or grandkids about money? If they’re old enough to ask for a toy or a bike, they’re old enough to start learning financial lessons that will last a lifetime! The ‘American Bankers Association Foundation offers some examples of teachable moments to help you get started: https://aba.social/3gQZthR

Are you looking for new ways to Teach Children To Save? The American Bankers Association’Foundation’s Road to Financial Responsibility tip sheet offers pointers for parents at every stage. Download it here: https://aba.social/3Buc043

Looking for entertaining reads that help Teach Children To Save? The American Bankers Association Foundation recommends the following book titles to inspire students of all ages to become strong readers and smart money managers: https://aba.social/3v1Jc1J

Looking for a fun way to Teach Children To Save and explore careers in banking? Try this Bankers and You Bingo Game from the American Bankers Association Foundation. Find instructions and printable bingo sheets here: https://aba.social/3gSGR0Y

Has your child ever considered becoming a banker? Use this You Could Be a Banker Infographic from the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Teach Children To Save program to introduce young people to the possibility of a career in banking: https://aba.social/3Jv6ReY

Working as a banker means no two days are the same. Do you think your child could be interested in a career in banking someday? Use this activity from the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Teach Children To Save program to help them learn about the excitement the world of banking can bring: https://aba.social/3LBtT5M

See what Silly Sam has to say about saving!

Rosedale Federal is a proud participant in the American Bankers Association’ Foundation’s Teach Children To Save program, celebrating its 25th year. We’re excited to join banks across the country in helping elementary and middle schoolers in our community learn good savings habits.