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Creating opportunities to develop money skills at home
Season 1, Ep. 7
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Money Heroes continues to support the development of children’s financial capability through exciting and engaging resources, tools and guidance. Money Heroes Programme Manager, Sam Kennard speaks to our host, Jonathan Hart, about the positive impact of the activities and storybooks available to access now (and hints at games coming soon). Sam also answers some of your burning questions…
In this episode we also launch our latest storybook; Super Stories for Money Heroes, by Emma Norry, published by Scholastic.
Children’s learning becomes permanent and leads to the development of skills and knowledge when they have an interest in the activity or topic. Super Stories for Money Heroes author, Emma Norry, speaks about giving children the opportunity to lead the learning, teaching them in ways that holds their attention and interest.
Access Super Stories for Money Heroes at here
You can also request physical copies at moneyheroes@y-m.org.uk
Register at www.moneyheroes.org.uk to access free activities, resources and the Young Money Primary Planning Framework.
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