I am truly blessed to be able to work with the children at church EVERY Sunday. Primary is by far my favorite place to be! Tomorrow I am teaching a Sharing Time Lesson on how to prepare now to serve a mission in the future. One of the ways that children can prepare now is to learn how to save. Missions cost over $10,000. Every little bit, even pennies a week, help reach that goal.
I wanted to incorporate a fun handout without spending a lot of money. We have over 50 children in our primary and not much of a budget. So I was stumped. I didn't want to put too much time or money into them since not all of then will make it home with the children. It never fails, there are always things left under seats or dropped in the hallway on the way to the car 🙂
So when I saw these fun cups at the grocery store...WITH LIDS....I knew they would be perfect!!
Each lid has a raised spout.
Using scissors (heavy duty ones), I simply cut the spout off with one or two swipes. That opened it up enough to insert coins.
Then I made some labels on Word, and attached them to the lid with a sticky dot.
And that was it! 50 little banks. $8.00. They can choose to have the traditional "piggy bank" or be a bit more adventurous and get a "panda", "cheetah" or "monkey" bank!
Johnny Thomas says
These Piggy Banks Looks Cute!! My Fav is Panda One
waggonswest says
Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Carol Stump says
Perfect!
Noelle @ Mesa AZ Photography says
I am teaching that lesson this weekend and was also stumped about the money bank.
I love your idea. So smart and easy AND I had already planned to go to the grocery store today. Thank you!
Dari says
Thanks for sharing! This is a great idea that the kids will love and it won't use a lot of the budget either. I'm excited to make these!
The Doodler says
This is such a great idea! I can see using this as fun handouts or even modifying it for party favors. Thanks so much for the idea, I'm a new follower from the tip junkie link party!
Brie from darlingdoodles.blogspot.com
Mandy says
thought these were adorable!!
Diane's Photography says
super cute idea!!!
Jennie C says
this is a great idea for a mission savings bank!
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