Umpqua Bank

Learn to Earn Lessons and Activities

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Save, Share, Spend

Teach your child the fundamentals of money.

Children have many opportunities to see you spend your money, but the saving and sharing of your money is not always as obvious. Help your child understand the necessity of not just spending money, but of saving it for important purchases and sharing it with others who may need our help.

Activity:

Elmo can help teach the principles of Save, Share, Spend with this interactive video. Turn this lesson into an art project by having your child decorate three jars to be used as Save, Share, and Spend piggy banks.

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Know Your Money

Help your child learn to identify coin and paper money.

With a little help from parents, children are able to understand and distinguish between different types of money before they begin kindergarten. Take the time to teach your child the difference between coin and paper money. Discuss the differences in shape, design, color, and other distinguishing marks, along with the names of each coin and paper bill.

Activity:

Create a poster with the names of each coin and paper bill. Help your child glue or tape that coin or bill next to its correct name.

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What Is A Bank?

Turn your next visit to the bank into an educational field trip!

There is a good chance your child has visited your bank without knowing exactly what it was and what happens there. Help your child understand the importance of banks and the role they play in money management by turning your next visit into a field trip.

Activity:

Walk your child through the bank paying special attention to various bank functions and the tools and resources a bank offers (or contact your local Umpqua Bank to schedule a guided tour for you and your child).

  • Start by explaining that a bank is used to help keep money safe.
  • Show your child the ATM and how it's used.
  • Approach the center counter and show your child the various deposit and withdraw slips available that tell a bank employee how much you are depositing or withdrawing and from which account.
  • Point out the bank's vault and explain that very large amounts and important documents are held in the vault.
  • Interact with the teller and help your child count out any money to be deposited or received.