Teach Children To Save

Thursday, April 27, 2023 is National Teach Children to Save Day.

Please join Martha's Vineyard Bank in the Celebration!

Martha's Vineyard Bank School Banking Days

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2023 STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST

Win up to $200 in the Martha's Vineyard Bank "Teach Children to Save" essay contest!

The contest is open to all students in grades 5, 6, and 7 in all Martha's Vineyard Schools (including those home schooled) as well as the Morse Pond Middle School and Lawrence Junior High School in Falmouth. Additional rules and guidelines can be found on the entry form linked below.

PROMPT: (Please check back in early 2023 for this year's prompt.)

ENCOURAGING A HEALTHY FINANCIAL LIFESTYLE

Martha's Vineyard Bank is committed to supporting and encouraging a healthy financial lifestyle. Several studies indicate that there is a connection between financial security and physical and emotional health.

The Bank has dedicated these pages to financial education, and has included some activities in honor of National Teach Children to Save Day.

RESOURCES:

Martha's Vineyard Bank teaches financial education beginning in Kindergarten.

ACTIVITIES TO HELP TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE!

2023 ESSAY CONTEST

Win up to $200 in the Martha's Vineyard Bank "Teach Children to Save" essay contest!

(Entry form available in early 2023)

COLORING FOR KIDS!

Parents! Download this educational coloring sheet for your kids!

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MORE RESOURCES

Managing Your Money - A worksheet for budgeting in the real world.

Developing a Habit of Savings - A lesson plan from the American Bankers Association.

Reading Pays - Book List - Recommended reading to inspire smart money management.

Money as You Grow a Reading list for parents and educators.

Read more about History of School Banking through Martha's Vineyard Bank.

The Road to Financial Responsibility (PDF)

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