financial education

Good money habits start young. Pelican's financial education resources for kids make learning about saving, spending, and credit unions fun — with age-appropriate content, interactive activities, and a familiar face: Petey the Pelican.

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Real-World Money Lessons Made for Kids

Pelican has developed a library of educational tools specifically designed for kids and their parents.

Videos that make money easy to understand
Activity sheets for hands-on learning
Simple budgeting tools to track spending
Saving goals guidance

Start Smart. Start Early.

Research consistently shows that money habits form before age 7. Introducing concepts like saving, spending, and earning dividends in a familiar, fun context gives children a meaningful head start. Pelican's resources are designed to make those first conversations easy for parents and engaging for kids.

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Bringing Financial Education into the Classroom

Pelican also partners with schools across Louisiana to bring financial education into the classroom through branch tours, interactive exercises, and monthly lesson programs.

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Ready To Open A Youth Savings Account?

Financial education is most effective when paired with real experience. Open a Youth Savings account and let your child watch their savings grow — and earn grade rewards along the way.

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