Read together
Come gather 'round, dear children,
Let me tell you a tale
Of the world of finance,
Where money's in the scale.
A lease is like a rental,
You pay to use a thing
A car or house, for instance,
It's a way to spread your wings.
Inflation's when things cost more
Than they did before
The price of candy, or a toy,
Can be a real eyesore.
A guarantor is someone
Who promises to pay
If the lease or loan's not settled,
They'll cover it come what may.
An index is a measure
Of prices in a way
It helps us see inflation
And how much things will sway.
Inventory is a list
Of things you own or sell
It helps you keep track of things,
And keep it all in swell.
A grant is like a gift
For something that you do
Like study hard in school,
And you can make it through.
A guaranty's like a promise
To pay if things go wrong,
Like if you lose your job,
And can't afford to go along.
A grantor is a person
Who gives the grant away,
Like a teacher, or a boss,
Who helps you find your way.
And interest is a fee
You pay to borrow cash,
It helps the lender make a profit,
And keeps the deal in dash.
So kids, I hope this poem
Has taught you something new,
And helps you make good choices
In all you say and do!
Talk about it
Reflection
- What did the friends discover when they stumbled upon the garden, and how did it make them feel?
- What challenges did the friends face on their adventure, and how did they overcome them?
- How did the friends make new friends during their adventure, and what did they learn from them?
- What did the friends learn about the importance of working together to achieve a goal?
- How did the friends feel when they finally found the lost key, and what did they do with it?