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Northwest Youth Financial Education

Caldwell Research and Extension Center

Mailing Address:
1904 E Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605

Phone: 208-538-9936

Email: erickson@uidaho.edu

Web: Personal and Family Finance

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Marlon Monkey Borrows Bananas

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

Marlon Monkey Discussion Questions

Northwest Youth Financial Education

Caldwell Research and Extension Center

Mailing Address:
1904 E Chicago Street, Suite AB
Caldwell, ID 83605

Phone: 208-538-9936

Email: erickson@uidaho.edu

Web: Personal and Family Finance