At maib, we firmly believe that financial education can be not only beneficial but also captivating for children, even from a very young age, when presented in an attractive and engaging manner. In previous articles, we’ve explored techniques, books, movies, and video games that focus on financial education. This time, we’re excited to recommend a few animated series that will help children develop a basic understanding of the financial world.
Here are some animations about and involving money in Romanian:
- When I grow up, I want to be… RICH!
This animation tells a story aimed at young children, providing an explicit introduction to financial concepts. The main character dreams of saving money for a bicycle and uses various methods, which are explained in a simple and accessible way to the young audience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF0DpwEvIfc
- Financial education with Ana and Radu. Saving
“Financial education with Ana and Radu” is a series of animation created by the National Bank of Romania. The main characters – Ana, Radu, and Grandpa - encounter everyday situations and elucidate them through the lens of financial education. In the episode “Saving”, children learn about this concept and how the saving process works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0dC5ZY0gqk
- The story of money – educational stories for children
This animation is an educational story that illustrate where money comes from and what its role is. The language, video imagery, and examples used in the cartoon are understandable even for the youngest children but engaging enough to capture their attention and help them easily grasp the presented information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxFHUFh81TQ
- Learn to spend
“Learn to spend” is an animated story in which the bunny Sonny faces a challenging situation – he has to decide what to buy with his pocket money. Through this simple, and accessible example, children are introduced to the main concepts of saving, prioritizing and necessity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaFohzorJO8
How do you explain financial concepts to your child? Also, at what age do you start discussing financial education topics with your little one?
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