Abstract
In today’s economy, it is more crucial than ever to focus our educational efforts on increasing financial literacy. Many young people are unskilled in managing their personal finances, yet this critical life skill will greatly affect their future economic well-being. Reading Makes Cents, developed by Penn State University, is an excellent resource to address this need. A reviewed and recommended curriculum by National 4-H, this complete, easy to use curriculum targets youth in grades 3-5 with a combination of financial literacy and reading. The curriculum explores basic money concepts such as spending, saving, and sharing money. Lessons incorporate hands-on activities and children’s literature to reinforce lesson objectives. With evaluation questions and family activities included, Reading Makes Cents is a perfect guide for educators to easily pick up and teach.
Recommended Citation
Ashby, Lacie; Gordon, Kathy; and Stokes, Shante
(2011)
"Reading Makes Cents
Resource Review,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 6:
Iss.
4, Article 3.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol6/iss4/3
