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    6 Picture Books All About Shopping

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    Sundays are familiar days for me. Yes, they come around every week, but you can also find me at the grocery store most Sunday mornings. I usually spend some time putting together a menu for the week. And then making sure I have a grocery list that has everything I…

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    AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Financial Literacy

    Program Name: Common Cents What: Offer a program about financial literacy for any age group from preschoolers to senior citizens and you’ll be surprised by the turnout. We’ve offered preschool storytime, elementary school age and middle school programs, programs for millennials and senior citizens. This program theme can run the gamut…

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    And now, Financial Literacy for the older kids

    Last night’s program was definitely not as well attended as I had hoped.  I only had five middle schoolers show up – all boys which is definitely a bonus, but only five.  The show still went on and I think the boys learned a lot and still had some fun…

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    Fun Friday: Financial Literacy

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    Our Fun Friday program was (of course!) a lot of FUN! Last week we focused on financial literacy – important information that even young kids should start discussing with their adults.  In Pennsylvania, the state library has created 5 literacies they have labeled as PA Forward. These initiatives are to…