raise your hand if the bottom of your purse is lined with change, crumbs and lint. yep, my hand is up, too. this is a project your kids can take charge completely. they may ask guests to contribute, but mostly they can help you scrape out the back of the all purpose kitchen drawer, dig through the pockets of the diaper bag, tote bag, purses, backpacks and cup holders in the car. it's an ongoing experience so don't let them fizzle out. when it has reached capacity, take it to coinstar and turn it into paper money which can then be hand delivered to the cause of their choice, or even better, spend on pet food, books, canned food, blankets - whatever! then they can take that to their cause.
the lesson: ask your kids what they care about. let them know that THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. the penny (or all change) jar can be their own personal responsibility.
***added bonus, here's a great game: if siblings are participating, give them each a jar and a time limit (one month). whoever has the LEAST amount at the end, wins! this way they will be filling up each others jars to try to get it full!!
here's a link: find a coin counter near you
here's a link: find a coin counter near you
