News Release

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Captain Cash,” an elementary curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third grade students, is setting sail in the community.

It is never too early for children to learn how to become eager earners, savvy savers, wise spenders, and careful borrowers. This financial literacy program engages children in money-smart activities and takes them down the road to financial fitness.

North Webster Elementary School has partnered with Purdue Extension Educators to bring “Captain Cash” into its third-grade classroom(s). Each student will participate in four class sessions with take home parent newsletters given at the end of each lesson. Newsletters contain suggested at-home games and activities that focus on earning, saving, planned spending, and wise borrowing of money.

Each session introduces money-related vocabulary words and teaches money concepts that are based on Indiana Academic Standards for Math and Social Studies.

If you would like to learn more about “Captain Cash” in your school, or embark on a money voyage of your own, contact Shannon Shepherd, Kosciusko County Educator at (574) 372-2340 or via email at [email protected]. Remember, good financial habits start young!