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Do your kids understand the concept of inflation? On Season 2 of the Skillabration Podcast, we're talking all things financial literacy, economics, investing and entrepreneruship. Parents, listen in and get inspired to discuss these topics with your children. #InflationExplained #CostOfLiving #FinanceTips

The status quo is to teach personal finance, but if you really want to be empowered, understanding basic economics leads to managing finances effectively. By grasping how our economic system operates, we can make informed decisions about our money and optimize its use for a better financial future. Kids deserve to learn this! At Skillabration, skills are a celebration, and financial literacy is one of our pillars. Catch the full lesson on Season 2, Episode 1 of the Skillabration Podcast. #Economics101 #MoneyManagement #FinancialLiteracy

In Season 2, Episode 1 of the Skillabration Podcast we're discussing financial literacy and what exactly makes a lasting currency. This can be something new and interesting to discuss with your kids. In fact, you could even make a game out of it. Whenever I play games in class, they're usually pretty simple, but still a lot of fun. Students like guessing games, so that's one you could do to share the keys to a lasting currency with them. For example: Guess how many traits it takes to make a lasting currency (3, 5, or 7). Students also enjoy matching games and sequencing. So, after learning the keys to a lasting currency you could cut up paper strips to have them sort the terms with the definitions. Again, it sounds simple, but my students always enjoy it! To put a twist on it, you could put a time limit on the activity. #HistoryOfMoney #Civilization #Economics

What are the key characteristics that define a good currency? We discuss divisibility, portability, durability, and fungibility, using historical examples like rai and shells to illustrate these essential traits. #CurrencyBasics #FinancialEducation #EconomicsExplained

I was raised to ask questions and think critically. Always question your sources and consider the bias of the author/speaker/etcetera. I make it a point to teach this to my students as well. #CriticalThinking #ResearchSkills

Ancient vs. Modern Commodities: A Fascinating Journey Explore the intriguing evolution of commodities from ancient shell strings in South Africa to today's gold and oil. We delve into the historical significance and timeless value of these trading items throughout human history. #AncientCommodities #ModernCommodities #Archaeology #History #Gold #Oil #TradingHistory #CulturalHeritage #Shells #RaiStones

When's the last time you talked about fiat currency at the dinner table? 😅 Normalize talking about money with your children. Part of being financially literate is understanding the vocabulary needed to discuss money, finance, and economics. If you need to brush up on financial litearcy skills, start with this episode. It's Season 2, Episode 1 of the Skillabration Podcast, and it's meant for parents to share with their kids. I teach in a way for that's easy for a middle schooler to understand. Check it out, right now. 😄 #Economics101 #ModernFinance #CurrencyHistory #FinancialEducation

What types of conversations are you having with your kids about money? I encourage you to listen to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Skillabration podcast where we define what money is and how it's a necessary part of civilization. While you listen, jot down some ideas to share with your kids to start the conversation. #FinancialFreedom #WorkSmart #MoneyTips

We're diving deep into financial literacy this season! In today’s episode, we explore the basics of money and its role in our economic system, moving beyond personal finance to truly understand how money works in our world. Get ready for taking your financial literacy skills from 0 to fuego! 🔥 #FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance #Skillabration

If you're an entrepreneur, I'm sure you can relate to having different iterations of your business. For those that are new here, I'm a former public school teacher. I worked in a public school setting from 2005-2016 as a bilingual middle school teacher and a high school Spanish teacher. After a lot of thought and consideration, I realized the only way I was going to make a genuine impact on students had to be done outside of the system. After resigning in 2016, I started out self-employed. Since I was bilingual, I had a background in both English as a second language and Spanish. With those skills, I became an independent contractor working for companies based in China and Taiwan. I taught English to both children and adults. It was an amazing experience. To make ends meet, I also tutored students locally in a variety of subjects ranging from Spanish to reading and writing. I interpreted at local medical facilities as well. However, teaching students in China became the most lucrative because I could also recruit teachers and earn a bonus. Not only that, but it was a very fun and rewarding job. Since I became successful as both a teacher and a recruiter, I ended up creating an online course and coaching program that helped other teachers learn the ins and outs of creating an online teaching business. I established my LLC in 2019. Sadly, this industry eventually shut down due to some changes in Chinese law that forbade foreign teachers to work with students in China. I had to pivot in 2021. I started teaching Spanish online. I created a highly successful Spanish class for middle school students and I realized I needed a team of teachers. That's how Skillabration was created. Now we not only offer Spanish, but also French, Mandarin, Cantonese and American Sign Language! #SelfEmployment #Teacherpreneur #TeachingOnline #EntrepreneurialJourney