Teaching Money Concepts - A Newsletter for Parents of Fifth Grade Children

Teaching Money Concepts -  A Newsletter for Parents of Fifth Grade Children
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Iowa State University Extension

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Drew comes home from school and tosses his book bag on the kitchen table. "Dad, I played basketball with some of the guys after school and they all have the coolest shoes. Can I get a pair?" Dad says, "We got you new shoes when school started. You liked them just fine a week ago." Drew complains, "But Dad, I want shoes like the rest of the guys."
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Children are learning about money all the time. They learn from what they see, hear, and experience. They learn from both successes and mistakes.

In today's world, money is necessary for everyday business. As children grow up, how they live and feel about life will be influenced by the way they use money.

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