This week on The Children’s Hour we learn what a treasurer does. Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce explains her work. It’s more than just collecting property taxes. Find out how a government treasurer’s work impacts every person in the district, including kids.

Bernalillo County NM Treasurer, Nancy Bearce and the Kids Crew

Also John Lanza, author of The Art of Allowance, explains how kids can be treasurers for themselves, and how parents can help. Find out how much kids should be saving, spending and sharing and how simple tools like clear glass jars can help kids develop money smart management to last a lifetime.

With music by the Okee Dokee Brothers, Chris Ligon, Groove Armada, Dan Zanes & Friends, The Mama Doni Band and the Maccabeats.

Curriculum resources:

Video by Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office: Your Money Matters: Episode 1

About Nancy Bearce

Kids learn about money management with many tools and videos by The Money Mammals

Parents: learn about John Lanza’s The Art Of Allowance