Matilda the Moocher
Libby’s neighbor Matilda frequently borrows Libby’s belongings. Libby gets tired of lending and never being repaid, and she takes action by pretending to be too sick to play with her. When Matilda comes to call on her sick friend, Libby realizes why she likes to play with her good-natured friend.
Economic Concepts
- Credit
- Borrowing
- Lending
- Collateral
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Personal Finance
Description of Lesson 11, Matilda the Moocher
from Personal Finance and Children’s Literature:
To develop an understanding of credit, students play a game of Collateral Bingo.