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    Marlon Monkey Borrows Bananas

    Northwest youth financial education files

    Marlon is a jungle monkey with an overwhelming desire to collect bananas. Through his journey in the jungle, Marlon meets characters that help him understand the consequences of borrowing, saving and building trust (credit) with others. This interactive narrative gives young children an opportunity to explore the world of finance through the eyes of a fun-loving monkey.

    What to expect

    • Interactive story game
    • For children age 7-10

    Features

    • Three different endings depending on student choices
    • Viewable online or by download
    • Accompanying videos
    • Educator tutorial and printable instructor guide
    • Student worksheets
    • Online survey for instructors

    Learning concepts

    • Saving
    • Borrowing
    • Interest
    • Credit scores

    For more information, contact Luke Erickson at erickson@uidaho.edu.

    Download Marlon Monkey Borrows Bananas 91mb (zip)

    Supporting materials

    • Program overview
    • Instructor guide
    • Paths through game choices
    • Saving jar directions
    • Saving jar cutout
    • Saving jar nuts worksheet
    • Student worksheet
    • Saving reflections worksheet

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