EDUCAÇÃO FINANCEIRA NO ENSINO BÁSICO: A IMPORTÂNCIA DE PREPARAR AS CRIANÇAS PARA UM FUTURO RESPONSÁVEL

Abstract

With increasing access to the media and the growing influence of media stimuli to consumerism, families face situations that directly affect their budgets. This work aims to explore the theme of Financial Education among students in Early Childhood Education and Elementary School, proposing activities and playful workshops that encourage reflection on the role of students in finance. The methodology adopted is based on descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The research was divided into two stages: (1) application of the questionnaire and (2) fun activities on financial education. The study also addresses the importance of the participation of parents and the school in promoting financial education during this phase of children's development. The results obtained show the importance of addressing financial education with children. The participation of some parents in answering the questionnaire and the development of fun activities with the students showed that financial education is fundamental to guaranteeing a more conscious and responsible future. Furthermore, it is suggested that these educational initiatives be continued and expanded, involving families even more in the financial learning process, in order to strengthen the concepts discussed in the classroom and ensure that children develop healthy financial habits from an early age.