Empowering Youth Through Financial Literacy
At Ash Tree Organization, we believe every student should leave our program not only as a confident reader but also as a financially smart thinker. Our Financial Literacy program equips youth with real-world money skills that promote independence, responsibility, and future success.
From understanding the value of saving to budgeting for everyday expenses, students learn to make informed financial decisions through hands-on, age-appropriate activities. These lessons help them build a strong foundation in financial literacy—an essential life skill often missing from traditional education.
Program Outlines:
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Understand saving, spending, and budgeting
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Learn the difference between needs vs. wants
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Practice financial decision-making
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Explore entrepreneurship and basic investing
"Learning to Earn, Save, and Succeed"
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73% of U.S. teens express a desire for more personal finance education.
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Only 23% of U.S. teens report knowing how to create a budget.
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75% of American teens lack confidence in their knowledge of personal finance.
Downloadable Resources for Parents
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Greenlight Debit Card - Manage Chores & Allowance
Debit Card for Kids and Teens - Greenlight
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Kash The Koala Children's Finance Book
Kash the Koala Book | Kid Fit 360
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Financial Literacy Activity Books
Amazon.com : evan moore financial literacy
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Million Bazillion Finance Podcast for kids and teens
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RealWorld Skills Worksheet Activities - RealWorldLifeSkillsFinancialLiteracySkillsGr6AdultBONUS-1.pdf
Join Kash the Koala and his playful group of friends as they embark on exciting adventures that teach valuable lessons in fitness, finance, and nutrition.
Through colorful and fun-filled stories, children will follow Kash as he learns how to save his coins, make smart decisions with money, and balance it all with staying active and eating right.
Every adventure is designed to give kids practical life skills in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
As Kash navigates challenges with his friends, they learn about important concepts like budgeting, healthy eating, and the power of exercise all while having fun together.
What makes this book truly special is how it covers three critical areas that every child needs to succeed.
Meet Kash the Koala - A Fun Guide for Kids to Learn Money Basics!
When you purchase Kash the Koala Book through our program, you’re doing more than adding to your shelf—you’re directly supporting the mission of Ash Tree Organization. Proceeds from each sale go back to funding our literacy programs, tutoring services, and creative after-school initiatives that empower youth through education. Thank you for helping us turn pages into progress.
