Captain Cash, courtesy of Purdue Extension Educators and North Webster Elementary. Picture by Purdue Extension in Kosciusko County.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — “Captain Cash,” an elementary curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third grade students, is setting sail in your community.

It is never too early for children to learn how to become eager earners, savvy savers, wise spenders, and careful borrowers. This financial literacy program engages children in money-smart activities and takes them down the road to financial fitness.

North Webster Elementary has partnered with Purdue Extension Educators to bring “Captain Cash” into its third-grade classrooms!

Each student will participate in four class sessions with take home parent newsletters given at the end of each lesson. Newsletters contain suggested at-home games and activities that focus on earning, saving, planned spending, and wise borrowing of money.

Each session introduces money-related vocabulary words and teaches money concepts that are based on Indiana Academic Standards for Math and Social Studies.

To learn more about “Captain Cash” in your school, or embark on a money voyage of your own, contact Shannon Shepherd by email at [email protected] or by phone at (574) 372-2340.

Remember, good financial habits start young!