Financial Literacy: Money Talks – Your Nation

Ever wondered how a whole country handles its money? Get ready for a fascinating journey as we explore the big picture of money – how countries earn, spend, and save, and how all this affects you and your wallet!

1. Making Money: A Nation’s Paycheck
First up, let’s discover how countries make money. Just like you might earn an allowance or money from a part-time job, countries earn money too! We’ll talk about taxes, exports (selling stuff to other countries), and other ways nations fill their bank accounts.

2. Spending Wisely (or Not!): A Country’s Shopping List
Countries have to spend money, just like we do. But what do they buy? We’ll dive into government spending – from building roads and schools to paying for healthcare and defense. Understand how these decisions can be super important for the people living in the country.

3. Saving for a Rainy Day: National Piggy Banks
Just like you might save money for something big in the future, countries also need to save. We’ll explore why governments save money, how they do it, and why having a national ‘piggy bank’ is crucial for emergencies like natural disasters or economic downturns.

4. Borrowing: When Countries Need a Loan
Sometimes countries need more money than they have – just like when you might need to borrow money for a big purchase. Learn about national debt – what it is, how it works, and the tricky balance of borrowing just the right amount.

5. The Ripple Effect: How it All Affects You
All these big money moves by countries have a ripple effect, reaching all the way down to your piggy bank. We’ll connect the dots between national finances and things like the price of your favorite snack, the quality of your school, or even the jobs your family members might have.

6. Interactive Activities: Be the Leader!
Get ready to be the leader of your own country in our interactive activities. Make decisions on earning, spending, and saving money at a national level and see the impact of your choices. It’s a fun way to understand the complexities of handling a nation’s finances.

Join us and you’ll learn how the decisions made by countries can have a big impact on everyone’s lives, including yours. Let’s uncover the secrets of how nations handle their cash and the effects it has on people like us!

The event is only possible because of the generous support of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.

Please register below or by email: Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org