PRESS RELEASE
Treasurer Fitzpatrick Launches New Learning from Home Page on Financial Literacy Portal
Jefferson City, MO – Kicking off Financial Literacy Month, Missouri
State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today announced the addition of new resources
on the Financial Literacy Portal focused on lessons parents can use to engage children
while they are home from school. The new Learning from Home section features a variety of activities
ranging from children’s books that talk
about financial issues (including guides for talking about the stories), interactive lessons for elementary school
children and high school students, as well as online games for different age groups. The new section also
includes links to resources for students
to start thinking about career paths, how to get started on that path, and how
to pay for the necessary training. The Portal also includes a new
activity: Flat Treasurer Fitzpatrick.
Parents are encouraged to print the worksheet and have children color in the
illustration, cut it out, and take pictures with Flat Treasurer Fitzpatrick
while children are participating in financial literacy activities. The Office
hopes sharing the pictures on social media will encourage other families to
participate in the activities and start thinking about financial literacy. “As
we all navigate the unusual circumstances brought on by COVID-19, I want to
encourage parents and guardians to take the opportunity to talk to their
children about financial literacy,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “Here in
Missouri, and across the country,
many individuals are not saving for the future. It’s important to start
conversations about the need for saving, planning, and understanding personal
financial health early to ensure good habits long-term. The resources in our
Financial Literacy Portal will help parents start these conversations. We
are happy to be a able to provide some learning options for families who
have been faced with the unexpected need to continue their education at home.” The Financial Literacy Portal on the Treasurer’s Office website provides
useful information about finance-related topics including credit, investing,
and budgeting. ###
