WORD UP! Get smart about money - Grades 3-5

Welcome to this free educational program brought to you by Thrivent Financial to help children learn how to make healthy money management choices. Enjoy!

Wordgirl's Power-Packed Sharing Challenge Family Contest!
Deadline March 7, 2012

Thank you to all the families who entered this year's challenge and for demonstrating their commitment to "live generously."
Congratulations to the 10 winning schools
which will each receive a $500 cash prize
and to the 10 winning teachers who will
each receive a reading library!
Please check back for any future
contests and challenges!
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Welcome Families!

Did you know that you are the best teacher when it comes to learning about money? Most children pick up values and beliefs about money from their families.

The materials on this website are designed to help you teach your children how to make healthy money management choices. You'll find fun activities on saving for the future, sharing with others, and developing a plan for spending money. Thrivent Financial has helped its members reach their financial goals and strengthen their communities for more than 100 years. Now you can use their financial education expertise to ensure that your child has a smart financial future!
–Thrivent Financial
Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Money > Learn More About How Your Family Can Be Smart With Your Money >

Welcome Teachers

Teaching about money may seem intimidating, but it's important for students to learn how to make healthy money management choices. The lessons and worksheets in this program will help you teach students about money, promote smart money habits, and build skills in math, language arts, life skills, civics, and financial literacy. Thrivent Financial has helped its members reach their financial goals and strengthen their communities for more than 100 years. Now you can use their financial education expertise to prepare your students for smart financial futures. Enjoy!
Alignment with National Standards Chart:
  • Math
  • Language Arts
  • Life Skills
  • Civics
  • Financial Literacy
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Lessons and Printables | Also for use with Interactive Whiteboards

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About Thrivent Financial

Thrivent Financial is a fraternal benefit society (not-for-profit member organization providing life insurance and other benefits), with a common bond of Lutheranism. Thrivent Financial's membership includes Lutherans and others who support its mission. Thrivent Financial's mission includes improving the quality of life of its members, their families, and their communities. Members demonstrate their support the organization's mission by participating in various educational, charitable, social and volunteer activities, and ultimately making a difference in the world through their actions. These actions include and touch individuals of all faiths and backgrounds.
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