🎧 Episode Title:

Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught Like Gym Class

Episode Summary

If we teach kids to move their bodies, why not teach them to move their money?In this episode of Maple Leaf Money, we explore why financial literacy deserves the same consistent attention as gym class in Canadian schools.

You’ll learn why Canada is falling behind other countries in money education, how strong financial habits grow like physical strength, and what small, practical steps families and schools can take right now to build lifelong financial confidence.

This isn’t about getting rich.It’s about getting ready—for bills, opportunities, and a more stable future.

Key Takeaways

💡 Canada is behind the curve.Unlike Australia and the U.K., most provinces still don’t teach financial literacy every year.

🏫 Money is a life skill, not a math problem.You don’t need to be good at algebra to be good with money—you just need practice.

💪 Small steps build strength.Budgeting, saving a few dollars, and tracking expenses are like financial push-ups.

🔁 Habits matter more than headlines.Real financial health comes from steady routines, not trends or shortcuts.

🇨🇦 Teaching money like gym class would build national resilience.When students gain money confidence, families and communities grow stronger too.

Listener Reflection Prompt

Think back to something you practiced in gym class until it became second nature—maybe running laps, stretching, or building stamina.Now ask yourself: What would it look like to train your money habits the same way?

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