The Zela Wela Kids series is as much for parents as it is for kids and was created to help make discussing these important life lessons easier and more fun. The books include activity ideas to solidify the learnings in real life. In The Zela Wela Kids Learn about Needs and Wants, twins Jack and Emma take a trip to the store where together they learn important life lessons like:
* the difference between needs and wants
* how a wish list can help you make good buying decisions and prevent "I want ..." tantrums.
* what a bank account is, and
* why the "old way" of using cash saves you money
* why an "ATM" doesn't mean "All the Money"
* the importance of tracking your spending
A favorite of grandparents, parents and teachers alike, this financial story book is most applicable for children who live in countries which use "dollars and cents" currency.
We learn by doing: the Wish List and GISS bank templates are included at the end of the book. GISS stands for Give, Invest, Save and Spend, four of the main actions we can make with our money. Financial Consumer Agency Approved. These books have been successfully piloted in public schools by University programs which included pre and post program testing for concept understanding.