It is never too early to start teaching your child about finance!
Fundraisers can be extremely educational for children. Sometimes, a child needs to get out of the classroom and see the real world applications of the lessons that have been covered in school. In many cases, students may actually learn better this way and have more fun in the process. With that, here are some ways fundraisers can great way to teach your child about finance.
Real World Math Applications
If you are looking for another way to teach your child math skills, have them participate in a fundraiser. This is because fundraising is centered around numbers. From the time you set your initial goal at the time you count your last dollar, there are all kinds of math applications that needs to be done. If you want your child to get practice handling and counting money, fundraisers are a great way for them to do that.
Business Skills
Children need to be taught the value of a dollar. Most young children do not have the slightest clue of how money works in the real world. If you want your child to develop some entrepreneurial skills at a young age, get them involved in a fundraiser. They hopefully learn the importance of budgeting and providing quality customer service. Hopefully, your child is successful in their fundraising efforts. However, even if they are not they probably still learned a ton even if they realize it or not. It is never too early for you as a parent to introduce business skills into your child’s life. It will only benefit them as they grow older.
Teamwork Skills
The most successful fundraisers have strong teams behind them. If you want your child to learn to appreciate the importance of teamwork, sign them up for a group fundraiser. They should see firsthand how working together is beneficial in the real world.
Claire’s Gourmet Keeps Fundraising Fun!
If you are looking for a way to help your children and the organizations they are involved in developing fundraising strategies, hosting a fundraiser with Claire’s Gourmet is a great way to do so. We are happy to help you every step of the way, from choosing the delicious products to sell to planning the fundraiser, to keeping track of your progress online, we have you covered. We have been working in schools and organizations since 1969 to offer high-quality products like gourmet desserts, pizza, popcorn, and sweet treats that sell themselves and help you meet your fundraising goals. For more information on our fundraising programs, visit us online or give us a call at 800-359-1919. For more fun fundraising tips, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.