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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
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What could me more fun than shaking your piggy bank to hear the change rattle around. And with these banks, you'll have funds to share, to spend, and to save. These heavy laminated paper on board banks have a metal hasp, colorful padlock, and keys and best of all, a hinged lid so they don't have to be smashed to make a withdrawal.
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What could me more fun than shaking your piggy bank to hear the change rattle around! And with these banks, you'll have funds to share, to spend, and to save. This Ballerinas bank was illustrated by Valeria Cis. So start saving up for new toe shoes now! These heavy laminated paper on board banks have a metal hasp, colorful padlock, and keys and best of all, a hinged lid so they don't have to be smashed to make a withdrawal!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute bank,
By Mr. & Mrs. J (USA) - See all my reviews
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Mudpuppy Ballerina Money Bank (Toy)
We gave this bank to our 5 year old for her birthday and at this time it has been used for about 2 months. She does not play with it (it's not a toy bank) and I keep the keys to the lock in a safe place out of her room. She enjoys putting her allowance and tooth fairy money into it and I like the three slots to divide up her money right away. It is made of heavy, coated paper and looks sturdy for a non-ceramic bank. I would recommend keeping this up on a shelf if there are younger children around who may not use a gentle touch with this - 1) because there could be coins inside (choking hazard) and 2) it is not something to be played with. IMO.I was searching for an attractive bank with three separate slots to divide the money, and this is one of the only ones I found that would fit the bill. Other banks were gorgeous, but had only one slot or the divided ones were not very cute. Great price too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ballerina Money Bank Encourages Financial Education,
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Mudpuppy Ballerina Money Bank (Toy)
Teaching kids about money is important, yet personal finance is often neglected and few parents take the time to start the educational process. Many excuses are given, but it is important to start this education while kids are young and the Mudpuppy Ballerina Money Bank is a good place to start. This bank does more than just encourage kids to save money- it also helps to develop a sense of charity and frugality.How does this bank accomplish so much? It does this through its modified design, which includes three different slots: One for Spend; one for Save; and one for Share. When money is dropped into one of the three slots, it is collected in a separate chamber. This separation and the three different options help to teach kids about saving for the future, saving money for a large purchase, and sharing money with others. What I like most about this bank is that it encourages kids to think about the different uses for money and the importance of giving. It is a simple design and concept and the three different slots and labels encourage kids to ask questions. It sparks their curiosity and gets them thinking about money, different ways to save, charity, etc. It shows kids that there is much more to money than simply spending it today and hoping for more tomorrow. As for cons, I can think of only a few issues with this bank and the main issue I have is with the physical size. The bank is only about 4.5 inches in diameter and the individual chambers will fill up in no time. This could discourage some kids to save more money. Once a chamber is full, some kids will immediately want to empty the compartment and use the money. I am also not too sure about the small padlock. Unless a child has untrustworthy siblings, I don't think a lock is necessary. Not only that, but the lock is small and the keys are tiny- It would be very easy to accidentally lose these keys. Financial education is important and the Mudpuppy Ballerina Money Bank is a simple yet effective device for teaching kids the value of a dollar. It would be nice if it was a little bit larger, but it is still a good savings bank and its educational value goes far beyond the basics.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice, cute bank to teach money sense to a grade-school child.,
= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars
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My 5 year old daughter received this as a birthday gift. I like that it has separate sections for spend, save, and share. She thinks it's cool that it has a lock and key. She seems to be a little young to understand the concepts of money management yet, so it might be a better gift for a slightly older child. Quite sturdy, especially considering that it is a paper-covered cardboard design. I am happy with the purchase and look forward to having this fun way to teach/show her about managing money as she gets older.
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