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10/14/2011 Secret Millionaires Club Learn & Earn

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Secret Millionaires Club Learn & Earn

 

WHAT WE DO:

The Secret Millionaires Club Learn & Earn Promotion sponsored by CreditReport.com offers an exciting educational extension of the popular animated Secret Millionaires Club series featuring a group of students who learn about business, entrepreneurship and finances from one of the most successful investors of our time, Warren Buffett. The program is geared toward students in grades 3 - 6 with fun and educational activities teaching sound economic principals and the basics of financial saving and investing. 

WHAT WE OFFER:    

  • Be Cool To Your School Television Special on October 23, 1PM EST onthe HUB TV Network (check local listings):
    Join Warren Buffett as he gives financial advice to the Secret Millionaires Club as they attempt to raise money for their school and a trip to New York City. Guest-starring in the episode is entertainment mogul and business entrepreneur, Jay-Z. 
  • Grow Your Own Business Challenge:
    It’s time to show off the entrepreneurial skills learned from Mr. Buffett.  Secret Millionaires Club is looking for fresh new business ideas from 7 to 16 year olds. Prizes include awards for individual entry, team entry, and inspirational teachers/mentors. The contest starts on October 20, 2011 at 12:00pm (Noon) ET.
  • Secret Millionaire Club Learn & Earn Web Site:
    www.smckids.com/learnandearn offers a central location for competition entry, downloadable materials, guides and more.
  • Free Educator Lessons and Materials:
    The Be Cool To Your School Activity Pack includes a poster, teacher guide, classroom activities, and student take homes.  Additional classroom activities aligned to 26 webisodes are made available for download throughout the year.
  • Family Activities:
    A Be Cool To Your School family viewing guide will be available October 23. The guide provides a framework for family viewing of the TV Special. Additional activity guides are available for 26 webisodes and are available throughout the year.
  • Youth Organization Guides:
    Junior Achievement and Girls Inc. volunteers can download free guides aligning the Secret Millionaires Club program with their financial literacy curriculum.

 

WHAT WE NEED:

 

Secret Millionaires Club with Warren Buffett is committed to teaching financial literacy and positive values to our nation’s youth. We are looking for teachers and mentors to engage the widest possible audience of kids in our program.

WHAT’S NEW:

Classroom Activities

New classroom activities are added weekly for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Activities relate to webisodes hosted at www.smckids.com and are aligned to Jump$tart standards. Visit www.smckids.com/learnandearn to learn more.

Family Activities
Family viewing guides are available at no cost. Guides are uploaded throughout the year at www.smckids.com/learnandearn and bring families together to learn key financial lessons.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rebecca Ryan Hunter                                                                                        
203-321-1226
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