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Ms. Valbuena from Maspeth, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Financial Literacy for Fabulous Fourth Graders!

Help me give my students books and board games to help them learn and attain financial literacy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Valbuena's classroom raised $469

This project is fully funded

My Project

Introducing fourth graders to financial literacy is crucial as it lays the foundation for responsible money management in their future lives. At this age, children are developing their understanding of basic math concepts and starting to make more decisions about how they spend and save their allowances or earned money. By learning about financial principles early on, they can grasp the concepts of saving, budgeting, and making informed choices, which can set them up for financial stability as they grow older. This foundational knowledge not only helps them manage their personal finances effectively but also instills a sense of responsibility and discipline.

Books and games tailored to young students can be instrumental in teaching financial literacy.

Engaging stories with relatable characters can make abstract financial concepts more concrete and accessible. For instance, books that depict characters saving for a special goal, making choices about spending, or understanding the value of earning can provide practical lessons in a fun and memorable way. These narratives help children understand how financial decisions affect their lives and encourage them to think critically about their own choices.

Board games that incorporate financial themes are another valuable tool for teaching financial literacy. Games like "Monopoly" or "The Game of Life" introduce children to concepts such as budgeting, investing, and the consequences of financial decisions in an interactive and engaging manner. Playing these games allows children to experiment with financial strategies in a low-risk environment and helps reinforce the lessons learned from books. By combining educational games with reading, fourth graders can build a strong understanding of financial principles while developing essential life skills in an enjoyable and effective way.

Ms. Valbuena PS 153 Maspeth Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition Board Game for Families and Kids Ages 8 and Up, Electronic Banking Unit (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Learning ADVANTAGE-4373 Budget - Budgeting Game for Kids - Teach Money, Math and Critical Thinking • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
Making Change Game • AKJ Education $22.00 1 $22.00
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 5 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Evan-Moor Financial Literacy, Grade 4 - Kids • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Personal Finance through Everyday Stories from around the World: Growing money, saving and investing for kids (Financial Literacy for Kids) • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS - Financial Education and Entrepreneurship for Kids: Financial Literacy for Kids Entrepreneurs • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Junior Board Game, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.82 1 $15.82
Cutie Sue Makes Money: Children's book about Financial Literacy (Cutie Sue Series) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Money Matters Made Easy: A Guide to Financial Literacy for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Board Game • Amazon Business $14.01 1 $14.01
Dear Future Millionaire: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: Buy It! History of Money - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level Q • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Three Little Piggy Banks: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Dollar Jill • Amazon Business $12.26 1 $12.26
Moneytopia: Earning: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Moneytopia: Saving: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Moneytopia: Investing: Financial Literacy for Children • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Little Daymond Learns to Earn • Amazon Business $11.71 1 $11.71
What Is Inflation?: Make Sense of Rising Prices the Fun Way, Perfect for Preschool and Primary Grade Kids (Little Economists) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Lily Learns about Wants and Needs (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Money Basics) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers' Rights • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Brody Borrows Money (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Money Basics) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Prices! Prices! Prices!: Why They Go Up and Down • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$358.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.39

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.29

Total project goal

$468.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.61

2 Donors

-$229.46

Donations toward project cost

-$203.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.17

match offer

-$229.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$195.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.70

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