Teach Children To Save Day
April 24, Thursday
Who organizes it?
The holiday was initiated by the American Bankers Association (ABA) in 1997 as part of the Teach Children to Save program. This initiative brings together volunteer bankers who teach lessons in schools across the country.
Objectives of the holiday
- To teach children the value of money
- To develop the habit of saving and budgeting
- To explain the difference between wants and needs
- To prepare children for a financially aware adulthood
How is this day celebrated?
On Teach Children to Save Day:
- Bank employees and volunteers visit schools to conduct lessons
- Children are taught how savings work and why budgets are important
- Games, contests, and interactive tasks are used
- Parents are given tips on fostering financial literacy at home
What age groups is it for?
The program is primarily aimed at elementary and middle school students, but the principles of financial literacy are beneficial for children of all ages.
Translation into Russian
Teach Children to Save Day is held in April and is aimed at helping children understand money, learn to save, and manage their financial resources from a young age. It is an important step towards forming responsible and financially literate adults.