Make it CountEver wonder how best to teach kids about money and investing? Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, teaching good money management to your children or students can feel intimidating. Not to worry, there are many tools and resources out there to help you get started. Here are some suggestions: - Make it fun. Let’s face it, you’ve got a limited window of time to make an impact, so use resources and materials that are interactive and youth-oriented. Try out the new Make It Count resource, www.makeitcountonline.ca. It has lots of fun money management activities that kids will love and they are easy for you to integrate into a daily routine.
- Keep it simple. Don’t overdo it. Gauge the level of interest and existing knowledge of kids and go from there. For instance, there are some financial literacy materials, such as The City, that are generally suited for high school students. While you may be able to use some of the materials with younger kids, be careful not to frustrate them with material that is too advanced. For very young children, a piggy bank can be a great start.
- Learn more yourself. Why not take an investing class or read up on the latest investing information so that you feel more knowledgeable? The ASC also has a great online resource to help you learn how to protect yourself and your family from investment scams. Just remember to consider the source of any information you receive about investing and do your homework before parting with your hard-earned money.
So, don’t worry…you can do it. Follow these simple steps and you can be well on your way to being a great money mentor! Comment on this blog... | About this Blog We’ve created this blog to present you with answers to some of the more popular questions we receive from investors. We'll have different subject matter experts blogging about what they know best and we'll update it as new blogs arise. We hope you'll find it interesting and helpful. Today's Blogger Hi there. I’m Lorinda Brinton, Senior Advisor for Investor Education at the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC). I’ve been at the ASC for close to four years now and have been a part of many national and international investor education projects aimed at informing and protecting investors. Let us know if the information you find in this blog and on the ASC site is interesting and helpful when you are making important investment decisions. Here are some links I think you’ll find helpful:
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