Training
This year's training session are included on three videos that you may download on the links below. Each is in the Window's Media Video (.wmv) format, and are viewable on the Windows Media Player. To download the videos, just click on the links below. Download times may vary based on whether you are using a cable or DSL connection (dial-up connection not recommended).
Banker volunteers may also borrow a DVD version of the training video from their bank's Teach Children to Save Day coordinator.
Guidelines and this year's lesson plan are also included below.
2008 Teach Children to Save Day Introduction
with Dr. Bonnie Meszaros and Judy Austin
Center for Economic Education & Entrepreneurship
University of Delaware
Length: 3 minutes
Get a brief overview of this year's lesson, along with some valuable teaching tips.
2008 Teach Children to Save Day Guidelines
with Dr. Bonnie Meszaros
Center for Economic Education & Entrepreneurship
University of Delaware
Length: 4 minutes
This video provides guidelines on how to prepare for, and what to expect during your Teach Children to Save Day experience.
Full-Length Teach Children to Save Day Lesson
Judy Austin
Center for Economic Education & Entrepreneurship
University of Delaware
Length: 30 minutes
This is the full 30-minute video training sesson with Judy Austin.
Banker volunteers may also borrow a DVD version of the training video from their bank's Teach Children to Save Day coordinator.
BANKER VOLUNTEER PREPARATION
- Make copies of handouts.
- Check packet to make sure it includes the necessary materials.
- Call the teacher to confirm date and time.
- IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO TO THE SCHOOL ON APRIL 29, CALL AND LET THE TEACHER KNOW.
TEACHING THE LESSON
Arrival at the School
- Arrive at the school 10-15 minutes prior to the time you are scheduled to teach.
- Check in at the school office. You will need to sign in and get a visitors badge.
Procedures for the Classroom
- Begin the lesson by introducing yourself and giving the name of your bank.
- Tell students that you are going to share with them a lesson on saving and spending money.
- Teach the lesson. The lesson should take about 40 minutes.
- Distribute any gifts that you may have from your bank. Do this at the end of the lesson. Leave your business card with the teacher. Many of them want the class to write you a thank you note.
- Leave the book for the teacher as a gift from the Delaware Bankers Association and the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship.
The Lesson Plan
The book for the 2008 Teach Children to Save Day is "Less Than Zero." You may downloan a Microsoft Word document containing the lesson by clicking on the link below.