Sikorsky Credit Union’s high school interns taught local kindergarteners about financial literacy through the construction of moonjars.
The Credit Union regularly partners with the Town of Stratford to contribute to their educational
programs. This year, in addition to their previous donation of $1,200 towards the purchase of moonjars,
a hands-on financial education craft, Sikorsky Credit Union dispatched some of their high school interns
to teach kindergarteners a valuable lesson of saving, spending, and sharing, utilizing the educational
craft.
Five high school interns from Sikorsky Credit Union went to four Stratford elementary schools and
visited with their kindergarten classes, giving them a full lesson on financial literacy with some
assistance from their teachers and credit union staff.
Keri Paradis, a kindergarten teacher at Franklin Elementary School commented, “The Franklin
kindergarten classes loved working with Sikorsky Credit Union’s intern team for our moonjar financial
literacy activity. They presented our students with a fun and educational exercise after reading to them
that allowed them to think about financial literacy on their level.”
“Every age benefits from developing good financial habits,” stated Dan Ruskin of Sikorsky Credit Union.
“The interns did a fantastic job, and everyone is happy with how it turned out. I’m very proud of them.”
Raissa Karim, a senior at Stratford High School who was involved in all four of the kindergarten
presentations says, “I had such a good time working with the kids. As a high school senior, I know how
fast money can go. I hope this is something they will remember for a very long time.”
Throughout the school year, Sikorsky Credit Union conducts financial literacy presentations,
demonstrations, and activities in multiple local communities including Ansonia, Danbury, Oxford,
Seymour, Shelton, and Stratford.
Ahmad Eller, Raissa Karim, Sa’Noma Smart – they are all from Stratford High School.