Teach Children to Save Day


April 20-24, 2009

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, Pulaski 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 standards.
  • 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 25 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.

 

Teacher registration will begin on October 31 and will end on December 31, 2008. AFTER DECEMBER 31, NO REGISTRTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

If you plan to register your classroom, please tell your colleagues so that no classrooms will be left out.

All registrations must be received by December 31.

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.

Bankers will visit classrooms of a single grade level containing no more than 25 students.  Combined classrooms are allowed only if they include students of the same grade level totaling no more than 25.  UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CAN GRADE LEVELS BE COMBINED OR CLASSES OF MORE THAN 25 STUDENTS ADDRESSED.

Before you register you will need…
Your e-mail address
Your school’s STREET address (no P.O. Boxes please)
Your school’s phone number
An alternate phone number
School fax number
Number of students
Grade level
Preferred date and time

If you have all of the above information, and it's October 31 or beyond, it's time for you to register.

Bankers: 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.