Learn about spending with us and Rockland Trust

Interested in teaching your children about saving, money, and needs versus wants?  Starting an allowance and want to explain how to save? The Bridgewater Public Library can help!  We are also sharing a link from Rockland Trust bank, who has designed a Ms. Money at home program, with lessons, songs and activity sheets you can print out and use to teach your children all about money.  We also have books for your older children, who may be interested in learning about ways to make money!

Click the title of the book to be directed to the SAILS catalog and place a hold with your library card. Not quite what you are looking for?  You can search the catalog, give us a call 508-697-3331 or email us youthservices@sailsinc.org and we will try our best to assist you in finding the right book!

 

 

Saving, sharing and banking

 

Save, spend, or share Book cover

Save, spend or share

 

Money in the bank Book cover

Money in the bank

 

What do I want?  What do I need? Book cover

What do I want?  What do I need?

 

Spending & saving money Book cover

Spending & saving money

 

Wants and needs book cover

Wants and needs

 

Ways to make money

 

Ways to make money working with animals Book cover

Ways to make money working with animals

Some teens adore dogs. Others are wild about cats. Still others love horses, are fascinated with snakes, or daydream about being an expert on exotic species. What unites them is their love of animals. They'll all find ways to cash in on that enthusiasm in this effective and informative resource. It describes a wide range of jobs that involve working with animals in cities, suburbs, and rural areas. There are tons of helpful tips for readers hoping to set up their own animal-related businesses, planning for a long career caring for animals, or just hoping to use their pet-care skills to make some extra spending money.

 

Ways to make money with art Book cover

Ways to make money with art

Generations of artistic teens have heard that following your artistic dreams is a sure ticket to financial struggles, but there are actually plenty of ways that young people can make money with their artistic skills. Whether their preferred medium is photography, graphic design, painting, textile art, sculpture, or something else altogether, this book has lots of practical advice about how make money from it. It offers teens tips on both finding an art-related job and developing their own business. It's a great way to explore all of the routes open to today's artistic teens.
 

Ways to make money working with your hands Book cover

Ways to make money working with your hands

Being good with your hands will help you in any number of situations. The know-how and inclination to fix things, whether it's a leaky roof or a torn sweater, makes a handy person the one friends, relatives, and neighbors turn to when things go wrong. There is a plethora of ways that young people who are good with their hands can harness these skills to make money, both in the current moment and the long term. This book is full of creative job ideas and pragmatic tips, with a particular focus on ways readers can develop entrepreneurial streaks.

 

Ways to make money working with kids Book cover

Ways to make money working with kids

Teenagers are often naturals at working with kids younger than themselves. Many have dealt with younger siblings or other relatives their whole lives. Little kids often look up to teens more than they would to boring grown-ups. This tip-packed volume is full of information about the various jobs working with kids that teens can get or plan for. It offers pragmatic advice on life skills such as starting a business, setting up a business plan, volunteering opportunities, career building, and setting financial goals. It also provides guidance on caring for disabled children, ensuring child safety, and establishing authority with the kids in one's charge.

 

Learn at home with Ms. Money!  
 

Ms Money and coins image

This program is sponsored by Rockland Trust. Clicking on the link below will redirect you to their website. This program teaches elementary age students about saving, sharing and spending money. There are five virtual lessons and activities sheets you can view from home with your children.

Check out lessons from Ms. Money & the Coins at home! This link will redirect you to their website.