Owning the Dash - Teaching Children Financial Literacy Workshop June 18, 2026, 9:00-11:30
Presenter: Stephanie Roden, Gifted Specialist, Hartselle City Schools
This workshop is perfect for elementary teachers and librarians
Join us for a workshop featuring interactive lessons in financial literacy. All attendees will receive a Financial Literacy Kit which includes a set of 6 children's books, lesson plans, and budgeting card game. Owning the Dash books, games, and activities are designed to make financial literacy approachable, practical, and engaging. By introducing real-world scenarios, we empower kids to think critically, build money confidence, and open the door to meaningful discussions with parents and educators. Owning the Dash creates tools that:
Introduce essential financial lessons in fun, relatable ways
Encourage thoughtful decision-making through storytelling and hands-on activities
Equip kids with lifelong money skills they’ll use as they grow
Raise Confident, Money-Smart Kids Ages 5–10 6 Books + Card Game No-Prep Lessons Everything you need to make financial literacy fun, practical, and memorable — in one complete, ready-to-use kit ($149.00 value). The K–5 Financial Literacy Kit helps children build confidence with saving, spending, patience, generosity, budgeting, and decision-making through stories, games, and hands-on learning kids genuinely enjoy. More than a product, this kit creates meaningful family conversations about money, goals, patience, confidence, and making thoughtful choices. Developed in collaboration with State Councils on Economic Education and created by a Certified Financial Planner™ and dad.
2.5 hours CEU will be awarded.
Location:The University of Alabama Judy Bonner Child Development Center, Room 33 651 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
