News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — “Captain Cash,” an elementary school curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third-grade students, recently sailed.

During the voyage, 20 third-graders from North Webster participated in classroom activities that helped them consider the following themes: the more you learn the more you earn; every payday save some cash away; there is an end to what you can spend; and for a safer tomorrow, be wise when you borrow.

Additionally, relevant children’s books brought the financial literacy program to life and helped students learn that reading makes “cents.”

Purdue Extension’s partnership with North Webster for “Captain Cash” let students sail on an educational money voyage with hands-on, interactive learning sessions to gain a better understanding of money concepts that will serve them throughout life.

If you would like to learn more about “Captain Cash” for your school or organization, or embark on a money voyage of your own, contact Shannon Shepherd, Kosciusko County educator, at (574) 372-2340 or via email at [email protected].