Can you believe that this is already the ninth post about fun resources and games for kids to help with their financial education? There is still more from where that came from. The next one is only a fortnight away.<\/p>\n
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The Bureau of Public Debt has provided this terrific online money game called \u201cTreasuryDirect Kids<\/a>\u201d which is SOOOO interesting that I\u2019m surprised it\u2019s only for kids!<\/p>\n I found myself scrolling through hungrily devouring ALL the information. It\u2019s just that fascinating! ;o)<\/p>\n There are five sections individually filled with facts that will knock the socks off you. It did me! ;o)<\/p>\n \u201cWhat is Debt?\u201d is followed by \u201cThe History of U.S. Public Debt.\u201d Finally, I understand where, when and why the U.S. is in so much debt.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Basics of Treasury Securities\u201d defines treasury securities, savings bonds, bills, notes, bonds and TIPS (treasury inflation-protected securities).<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s \u201cHow Treasury Securities Work\u201d where you learn about auctions, Wall Street, The Federal Reserve Bank and saving and investing.<\/p>\n Last, but not least, is \u201cThe Art of Bonds,\u201d my favorite section. There are lots of posters to look at selling bonds and old TV commercials selling bonds. One has Superman (George Reeves) hawking bonds. ;o)<\/p>\n There are two games. Save Perry\u2019s Pennies is where you help Perry capture and save every cent and win. Then remember the game \u201cConcentration?\u201d Well, here it is called \u201cTest Your Money Memory\u201d where you match some common imagery and terms used at the Bureau and win. There\u2019s easy, medium and hard versions. I loved playing the Money Memory game!<\/p>\n Also, there\u2019s a four-lesson curriculum supplement for middle school math classes, teaching math concepts using real-life examples from personal finance called \u201cMoney Math: Lessons for Life.\u201d This 86-page book has lesson plans, reproducible activity pages and tips.<\/p>\n Cheers \u2026 Amanda van der Gulik \u2026 Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Can you believe that this is already the ninth post about fun resources and games for kids to help with their financial education? There is still more from where that came from. The next one is only a fortnight away. … Continue reading