Clever Kids Save and Spend

Name: Clever Kids Save and Spend
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ISBN: 9798330930203

Jody Smith, Jodene Lynn Smith

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Teacher Created Materials, Inc
24 November 2026

Educational: Business studies

Series: Reader's Theater

Bring financial literacy to life with performance and participation

In Clever Kids Save and Spend, a Reader’s Theater script introduces children to the basics of earning money,

making smart spending decisions, and planning ahead. As characters face relatable choices about saving or spending,

young readers see how thoughtful decisions can help money last longer.

The script format encourages fluency and collaboration while reinforcing key concepts such as budgeting, banking,

checks, credit cards, and cash. Back matter provides clear, kid-friendly explanations that deepen understanding

and connect the story to real-world financial habits.

Clever Kids Save and Spend:

Builds early financial literacy through performance Introduces saving, spending, and budgeting basics Reinforces decision-making skills

This is a fun way for children to learn that being smart with money means thinking before you choose.

By: Jody Smith, Jodene Lynn Smith
Imprint: Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 51g
ISBN: 9798330930203
Series: Reader's Theater
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 24 November 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.