“Recent research shows that very young children are capable of understanding basic concepts that underlie consumer decisions,” says Vikki Kinsler, a manager with CUNA’s consumer publishing team. “Clink! Clink! gives parents opportunities to have conversations about the use of money with their kids at an impressionable age.”

Suited for youth ages five to twelve, the full-color book features engaging activities such as a crossword puzzle, a water slide maze, and a financial word scramble that incorporates saving, financial literacy, and the credit union difference in a fun way.  Kids also can “Crack the Credit Union Code,” matching famous faces with corresponding coins or bills, and discover ideas for thoughtful gifts to create on a budget.

The message that the credit union is the smart place to save is built into the exercises, covering such topics as:

• Credit union terminology (member and share)
• Saving terminology (deposit, withdrawal, account, interest, and principal)
• How saving at the credit union keeps money safe for the future

Designed for youth who make deposits, Clink! Clink! It’s Money Time works well as entertainment in the branch while adults conduct business or as a handout after a school presentation.

To view a sample of the activity book online click here or visit finlit.cuna.org and enter “30025” in the Product Finder. You can also obtain more information by calling 800-356-8010, and press 3.

Resources:

Clink! Clink! It’s Money Time activity book: http://cuna.org/products-services/detail.php?sku=30025

More books for youth of all ages: http://www.cuna.org/finlit/activities_handbooks.html#youth

National Credit Union Youth Week: http://www.cuna.org/finlit/youth_week.html