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2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Geology
When I was younger, I was gifted a rock tumbling machine and after some trial and error, it was such a cool process seeing rough rocks and minerals turn into smooth, beautiful stones! These twelve nonfiction titles are sure to inspire kids who love having their hands in the dirt…
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2025 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Finance
We’re starting week two of the Blogging A to Z Challenge with an important concept that isn’t just difficult for kids to understand, but for adults as well – finances! And while I know the basics of saving and spending money, I wish I knew more about investing, retirement accounts,…
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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
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…
