7 New Ways to Fundraise and Raise Money for Your School

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Fundraising for school ideas

Raising money for your child’s school or your own charity initiative can be easy and fun with these 7 new fundraising ideas.

‘Tis the Season for a Lesson in Financial Responsibility

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Its raining money

Shopped till you dropped? The holidays can be the perfect time for teaching your child some financial responsibility lessons.

Jobs for Kids that are Eager to Earn

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Jobs for Kids that are Eager to Earn

Have your kids expressed an interest in earning an income? Do they want things that you’re unwilling to purchase outright? Or are you simply looking for a way to teach them the value of hard work and fair pay? If your children are eager to join the workforce, there are a number of ways you can help them to reach their goals. Of course, the route you choose will depend largely on the age of your child, but it’s never too soon (or too late) to teach your children the skills they will need to get by in the world one day. And it’s even more important now, as experts continuously agree that financial literacy must be a bigger priority in elementary and high school courses. And it all starts with a good work ethic. Here are a few jobs that will get them started on the right foot.

Toronto Waldorf Village Market: Not your usual student job

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Morgan at work at the Village Market.

The Village Market, where Morgan works, is an organic farmers market that happens every Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm all year round in the lower level of the Toronto Waldorf School. It’s the only year-round organic farmers market in York Region. Morgan started working at the market when he was in Grade 8. His first job was to help with cleanup which involves putting away tables, mopping floors and sweeping up vegetable scraps.

Teaching Kids Money Smarts

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Family workshop on Financial Literacy

Kids need to learn the value of money at an early stage in life and very little is being done to provide the information for kids and teens to develop the right financial habits, and both parents and teachers can help. VIDEO SERIES: How to teach your kids about money Providing your kids with an [...]

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