I'm a Kid with a Mortgage!

Summary: Meet Vinita! She's a shy girl who learns how to spend, save, budget, and invest money at school. Why do these activities interest her so much? Because every student in her class has a mortgage! Readers will enjoy following Vinita and her classmates' funny antics and financial ventures. They'll also find out how Vinita discovers and embraces who she is-flaws and all! Introducing kids to financial literacy is known to be important for their success in life. This book presents a range of financial literacy skills that young students, their parents, and their teachers can explore. Without a doubt, I'm a Kid with a Mortgage! is a fun and informative adventure not to be missed! Kids will learn: • How saving and budgeting actually work • Why money choices have consequences • What mortgages, rent, and "needs vs. wants" mean • How to set goals and build financial habits • How small decisions add up over time Ideal for: • Teachers running classroom economy programs • Parents teaching early money habits • For kids (age 7-12) to go with financial literacy lessons • Financial Literacy Month activities • Read-alouds and school-wide math/literacy events If you want kids to learn money confidence in a way that feels real, empowering, and fun — this is the book for you.