THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD FINANCIAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The current situasion of the economy has become like a necessary minimum knowledge and knowledge of dealing wuth Money. However, the population, for the most part, cannot manage their finances, a reflection of the lack of guidance when younger. It is then noticed, in children, the chance to form responsible, committes, who consume conscientiously and have a good relationship with Money. Aiming to improve the perception that childrenn have about Money, this project aims to clarify the importance of financial education for small citizens, seeking ways to work on this issue in na accessible way to children. In terms of methodology, the project had some stages for its development. The first refers to the application of questionnaires with teachers and students. Afterwards, the storytelling of the “The Money Boy” collection began, na activity that was developed before the social isolation due to Covid-19. Through these books, we made, where students describe what they learned during this project. For them, through the conversations held, it was possible to learn: how to save Money; use the piggy bank, among others. Thus, it is concluded that the project objectives were achieved. It was possible to make students aware of the importance of a healthy relationshio with Money. In addition, financial education is revealed to be a very importante topic to work on in schools.