A financial education foundation is laid early in a child’s life, when they begin forming healthy habits. My Money Journal is a dynamic, new resource designed by UCFEI to engage children in activities related to financial behaviors, attitudes, and skills. Backed by the latest research in financial behavior and education, the journal includes 128 full-color, uniquely designed pages. Activities include conversation starters, games, prompts, and surveys, as well as opportunities to engage with financial information.
Evaluation comments:
“This journal, in a spiral book form, provides children with a foundation for financial habits and behaviors.”
“The book has many conversation starters (ask an adult what they wish they had known about money when they were your age).”
“Covers a lot of various financial topics.”
“I like that there are games, surveys (should we get rid of the penny?) and jokes (why did the student eat a dollar bill? His mother told him it was for lunch!) which keep what could be a stressful or boring topic entertaining.”
“There is information about finances, budgeting and spending habits that could lead to a healthy and successful financial future.”
“This journal is easy to use (love the spiral form) and has a lot of resources for children to learn good financial behaviors and attitudes.”
“The books activities encourage children to ask adults questions and to discuss money and financial behaviors and decisions. The activities make the journal more entertaining and will keep children involved and motivated.”