💡 Lessons with Amir & Aryah: Lesson 2

The Power of the Save Jar: Why Waiting Is Worth It

Welcome back, Mission Family!

In Lesson 1, we kicked off Amir & Aryah‘a Money Mission by introducing the four jars: Save, Spend, Give, and Invest. Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools your child can learn to use: the Save Jar.

💰 What is the Save Jar?

Amir says it best:

“The Save Jar is like my goal buddy. It helps me wait for something I really want.”

The Save Jar teaches kids a powerful life lesson, delayed gratification. Instead of spending money right away, your child learns to set a goal, stay focused, and experience the joy of earning what they want over time.

It’s not just about saving money, it’s about building discipline, self-control, and vision.

🧠 Character Lesson: Discipline

Saving takes discipline, the ability to say “not yet” to what we want now, so we can say “yes” to something better later. This lesson doesn’t just help kids with money, it helps them with school, friendships, and life choices.

🗣️ “Just because I can buy it now, doesn’t mean I should.” – Aryah

✅ Family Challenge: Create a Savings Goal Chart

1. Ask your child: “What’s something special you want to save for?”

2. Break it down:
   

   • How much does it cost?

   • How much do they want to save each week?

   • When do they hope to reach their goal?

3. Draw a goal tracker together, a chart, a coloring sheet, or even a paper thermometer.

Let your child color it in or check off milestones as they add to their Save Jar!

✨ Bonus Tip for Parents:

Match a portion of their savings as a reward for consistency. For example, if they save $5 on their own, you might add $1. It builds encouragement without removing the responsibility.

💬 Conversation Starter:

“Can you think of a time when waiting made something feel even more special?”

📚 Coming Next:

Lesson 3 – “Spend with Purpose: Wants, Needs, and Wise Choices”

Let’s keep building smart habits and strong hearts, one jar at a time.