Why Smart Start? Children are big consumers Establish money habits early Life skill Great way to teach parents and providers about money Train the trainer format Money 4 lessons to cover basic money concepts Money Awareness Spending Money Sharing with Others Saving Money Money Format of the lessons 1.Lesson Plan for the teacher/provider 2.Goal for each lesson 3.Materials needed for two activities Large and small muscle activity 4.Background information for the teacher 5.Summary teaching point Money Format of the lessons 6.Book Suggestions 7.Web Resources 8.Parent page with tips for teaching (send home) 9.Additional Resources 10.Coloring Pages, Savings Chart, Background information What is money? Where does it come from? What does it look like ? How do we use it? Spending money is ultimately making choices Talk about wants and needs Give them opportunities for making decisions Really think about how to spend our money Helps them to think of others and their needs Model sharing in our own lives Explore opportunities to give and to receive Learning to save money to buy what we want Set small goals to help them reach easily Use a chart or picture to help them see how much theyve saved How do you get this curriculum? Its free-Its on the website(FCS, then Smart Start) IRB, gather data results- Excel link additional feedback What Questions do you have? Melinda J. Hill, M Ed, CFCS, CFLE Extension Educator, Family and Consumer SciencesCarol Chandler SNAP-Ed Program Specialist