April 10th, 2018 2:49 PM by Elizabeth Washburn
Teaching the 3rd Grade
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of participating in Career Day at our local elementary school. I started the lesson with self-employment. I explained, while it is nice being your own boss and having a flexible schedule, your success will directly reflect in your pay check and your reputation within the community.
It is difficult to properly convey the excitement of compound interest when your audience is eight-years-old. I was competing for their attention with police officers, firefighters, and marketing directors (who had lots of gadgets). Totally unfair!! So, instead, I reminded them, that though they may not want to be a loan officer, they may work with one when they want to own a home. They seemed to enjoy looking a house photos and discussing prices. We generally discussed how to buy a home too.
Finally, I explained the LIFE LESSON I wanted them to always remember, long after Career Day was over. (In the photo, that's what is highlighted on the board in yellow.) Maybe you know this lesson?
If your outgo exceeds your intake,
then your upkeep will be your downfall.
I think some of them understood our discussion and all of them wrote it down. I'm hopeful that a seed of financial knowledge has been planted on Career Day. Have a fantastic week! Need help on a mortgage? Grab my app at http://NewThresholdMortgage.com
Elizabeth Washburn