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Kids Count is a financial literacy program designed for second graders - or any elementary-age class - wherein CPAs visit classrooms to talk about the advantages of saving money. It's a fun, informal program that teachers, students and CPAs enjoy.
Since late 2005, KyCPA members have given away more than 10,000 piggy banks to elementary students across the state.
Here's the scoop:
- Each child receives a clear plastic piggy bank and easy-to-remember poem about saving;
- Each parent/guardian receives a tip sheet encouraging children to save money;
- Each CPA receives talking points (a mini speech outline), a suggested classroom activity to do if he or she chooses; and all the materials.
Kids Count was created by the KyCPA Community Relations Committee. It is free and available as long as supplies last.
How much time does it take? It can take as little as 20 minutes or as long as 40 minutes, depending on how much time you can offer and the classroom teacher agrees to.
How do I get this set up?
Contact your local elementary school. If you have a school in mind (your child's school or a neighborhood school, for example), go ahead and make the call to get something set up. Just let us know -- with at least 7 business days' notice -- where you are going and how many children and teachers you will be talking to and we will ship banks and materials directly to you.
What are the materials?
To participate in Kids Count or to order materials click here.
Email Lorri Malone, communications director, if you would like more information.
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