FINLIT · Field Note 03 · Neighborhood
Second and Third Neighborhood FINLIT Sessions
Over the past 2 weeks, I hosted 2 financial literacy session at my home, and invited children in my neighborhood to join the attend the sessions to learn some of the basics of personal finance, and to take their knowledge in financial education a step ahead.
These sessions were the 2nd and 3rd sessions of my Financial Literacy Neighbourhood sessions plan. Throughout these 2 sessions, the children learnt about the value of money, time and health, and about currencies.
In the first of these 2 sessions, 13 kids attended, and 8 more attended the next session.
In the topic of the value of money, time and health, I spoke to the children about somethings very important in our lives, yet often overlooked, such as our health. Briefly, I also talked about some budgeting basic from the aspect of money.
With respect to currencies, I taught the children what exactly currencies are, their different forms and symbols around the world, and what currency exchange is.
03 / The reactions
Overall, these 2 sessions were really enjoyable for me.
Since I was able to cover topics which are often looked past; yet are crucial in achieving financial stability. What I specifically remember liking was the kids’ reactions to me showing them my currency collection. Every time I showed them a note from a different country, for instance the Argentine Peso, and the Emirati Dirham, they seemed as engrossed as they are when watching their favorite cartoons.
Seeing these price-less reactions truly brough a sense of fulfilment to me.
And made me feel as if I had been successful at least once, in making this topic a fun learning experience for these 8- to 11-year-olds.
Moving on, I plan to explore some different, and newer concepts and finance and economics. Perhaps, teaching these children about what exactly insurance is, or all about debt would be a good idea.
