Given the importance of teaching children about the power of saving and fiscal responsibility, the New York State Department of State Division of Consumer Protection created its "Banking on Our Children" program. A series of award-winning children's videos, with accompanying activity worksheets, complement other Division resources for children, parents, guardians and educators.
Thanks to a partnership with the New York State School for the Blind in Batavia, New York, the Division also produced a "described" version of the two videos. Special technology provides a sound overlay with concise descriptions of each video's visual elements, making it possible for children who are blind or have low vision to fully enjoy and benefit from the videos.
Numerous schools, cultural and financial institutions, youth groups and community-based organizations have incorporated these resources into their curricula and activities. Additionally, the videos have been broadcast in several media markets.
About The Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank
In "The Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank," an animated video which is geared for children aged 4-6, the heroine learns about the value of saving money when she loses her bank and follows clues to find it.
- Video recommended for children aged 4-6 (pre-K through 2nd grades): "The Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank"
- "Describe" version: "Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank" video
- "The Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank" Activity Pages
- "The Mystery of the Missing Piggy Bank" Sing-A-Long Lyrics
- Print-and-Color Peggy
- Answer Key for Activity Pages
About A Sense of Saving
In "A Sense of Saving," children aged 7-9 receive an important lesson on spending beyond their means from Ben Franklin, who informs them that "a penny saved is a penny earned." A "Sense of Saving" was filmed on location at the New York State Museum and provides sweeping views of the Museum's extensive collections and lessons in history.
- Video recommended for children aged 7-10 (3rd through 5th grades): "A Sense of Saving"
- "Describe" version: "A Sense of Savings" video
- "A Sense of Saving" Activity Pages
- Print-and-Color Ben
- Answer Key for Activity Pages
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