Teaching Children To Raise, Earn and Spend Money!
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How can we teach financial skills in a creativity way in the classroom?
The Money Heroes competition combines financial education and creativity, giving students the chance to design a character for the new Ed & Bunny story by Matt Carr, helping teachers integrate money management into their lessons.
Primary school students (Years 1-6) can participate in the Money Heroes competition by creating a new character that reflects positive money habits like saving, spending, or sharing.
Open to schools registered with Money Heroes, the competition runs until April 30, 2025. Prizes include a school visit from author Matt Carr, £50 book tokens, and the winning character will feature in his new Ed & Bunny story!
The Money Heroes competition offers a creative, engaging way to teach money management while linking to the national curriculum. This competition not only promotes financial awareness but also fosters critical thinking and creativity in students, making financial learning enjoyable and memorable.
Teachers can use the free downloadable resources, including a PowerPoint guide, from the Money Heroes website to support students through the design process. Students should draw, describe, and upload their character via the online form. By integrating this into class time, teachers can ensure students engage with both creativity and practical financial skills.
I remember leading a design project in a London classroom where students had to create budget-friendly product designs. We focused on teaching practical financial skills like budgeting and making decisions with limited resources – concepts that Money Heroes now brings to primary school students. It was a challenge to integrate financial literacy into lessons, but competitions like Ed & Bunny offer a fun, structured way to introduce these essential skills, making it easier for teachers to engage students with money management at an early age.
Reflection questions for teachers
- How can teachers use this competition to teach financial literacy and creativity?
- How can teachers align this competition with other subjects like PSHE, maths, or art?
- What money management scenarios could teachers present to inspire students?
- How can schools involve parents in supporting financial education through this competition?
- How can the competition motivate students who find traditional subjects challenging?
Competitions like Ed & Bunny not only make financial education accessible but engage students creatively, bridging critical thinking and practical life skills.”
For full details, visit the Money Heroes website.
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