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Teach
Children to Save Day
Watch this site
for April 2009 dates.
Teach
Children to Save Day is a national event developed by the American
Bankers Association Education Foundation. With the cooperation of The Bank
of Edwardsville, Commerce Bank, First Bank, First Community Bank, First
State Bank, Frontenac Bank, Gateway Bank,
Reliance Bank, Royal Banks,
Southwest Bank,
Truman Bank, United Missouri Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of
St. Louis, the UM-St. Louis Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic
Education
is
pleased
to offer
the
program to first-, second-, and third-grade classrooms in the St. Louis area.
During
the week of April 21, 2008,
Nearly 300 bankers from sponsoring banks visited students in 570
classrooms.
The bankers conducted a 45-minute literacy-based lesson that focuses
on the topic of saving.
A
survey of teachers participating in the program confirmed their
appreciation and enjoyment.
- 90
percent of teachers completing the survey agreed that the
material used during the banker’s presentation was appropriate
for their students.
- 88
percent of teachers completing the survey agreed that the
story and activity
engaged their students’ interest.
- 93
percent of teachers completing the survey agreed that the
presentation was valuable for their students.
- 93
percent of the teachers completing the survey agreed that
the banker was prepared and handled the topic well.
- 98
percent of the teachers completing the survey agreed that
the students appreciated the gifts [of a personal finance-related
coloring book and a piggy bank] from the banker.
- 93 percent
of teachers completing the survey agreed that the lesson addressed
Grade Level Expectations and/or other curriculum standard.
- 93
percent of the teachers completing the survey would recommend
the program to their colleagues.
And this is what they had to say ...
“We really
enjoyed the presentation. The math problems may have been a little
above our grade level, but with teacher help, the students were
able to work the problems. Thanks again for coming into our classroom!”
“Thank
you for the gifts for my class and for the wonderful information
- it follows my social studies curriculum exactly! Thanks again!”
“I have
participated in this program for the last 2 years and everything
has been great: materials, presenters, etc. Keep up the good
work!”
“Great
job - great program! Would definitely use it again next year!
Thanks!”
“My class
liked the program and are still talking about how they have money
in the bank.”
There is no charge
for teachers or students to participate in Teach Children to Save
Day; however, classroom visits may be limited. We will match classrooms
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Maximum class size for a visit
is 30 students. Teachers are required to remain in the classroom
during the banker visit. The banker will bring the handouts and materials
needed for the lesson.
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Please
watch this site for notice of next year's TCSD.
If
you have questions about registration, or anything else,
please
call or write Barb Flowers:
314-516-5561.
When
registering, please be certain to report the number of students in
your classroom accurately. Do not combine classrooms; large groups
are too cumbersome. We will find bankers for each classroom
requesting a visit. Please note that this program is for grades 1,
2 and 3 only. The lessons are not appropriate for students in other
grades.
If
your bank does not yet participate in TCSD, call Barb Flowers at 314-516-5561
to get more information
or send an e-mail.
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