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A photograph of a smartly dressed child standing in front of a green chalkboard "holding" a chalk-drawn fishing rod catching a money ($) sign.
A photograph of a smartly dressed child standing in front of a green chalkboard "holding" a chalk-drawn fishing rod catching a money ($) sign.
Money Signs Scavenger Hunt
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Support early financial literacy by introducing kids to symbols of currency in this scavenger hunt. 

Photograph of a final Needs, Give, Wants project
Photograph of a final Needs, Give, Wants project
Needs and Wants
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In this hands-on financial literacy program, kids use magazine cut-outs to learn the difference between needs and wants.

Life Size Oregon Trail. Compete as a team to make it West on the most grueling wagon train in history
Life Size Oregon Trail. Compete as a team to make it West on the most grueling wagon train in history
Oregon Trail Live-Action Simulation
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Inspired by the original video game, this program simulates a full run of the historical trail. 

Photograph of a large grape vineyard.
Photograph of a large grape vineyard.
Supporting Financial Wellbeing: How Libraries Can Increase Community Economic Vitality
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How can libraries make communities more economically vital?

Apply Now: Thinking Money for Kids Program Kits
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Apply now for a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit, an all-in-one kit for children's financial education.

Cover art left to right: Thank you, Omu!" by Oge Mora; "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree" by Jamie Deenihan
Cover art left to right: Thank you, Omu!" by Oge Mora; "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree" by Jamie Deenihan
Financial Literacy Month: 7 Picture Books to Teach Kids about Money
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It's never too early to learn financial literacy! Check out these exciting and diverse titles.

Text reads: Thinking Money For All Kids Diverse Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money: A Book List for Libraries. Illustration depicts four diverse children, smiling holding books. American Library Association. FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Text reads: Thinking Money For All Kids Diverse Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money: A Book List for Libraries. Illustration depicts four diverse children, smiling holding books. American Library Association. FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Free Download: Diverse and Inclusive Financial Literacy Books for Young People
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Download the free guide featuring 40 titles and program ideas to help kids learn financial literacy.

Illustration of piggy bank running on a treadmill with coins coming out of its back.
Illustration of piggy bank running on a treadmill with coins coming out of its back.
Fiscally Fit Bootcamp
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Oklahoma's Pioneer Library System staff presented numerous six-week Fiscally Fit Bootcamps to library staff and vital community partners.