Pao and I both grew up in modest financial situations, where we learned the value of making the most of what we had. 

Personally, my relationship with money has been challenging as I've always held the belief that it is the root of all evil. I often harbored resentment towards the fact that I had to work tirelessly to earn it, despite growing up to be a diligent and hardworking individual who fortunately found meaningful work. 

I wanted to change this narrative for my children, fueled by optimism and the lessons we've learned along the way. With the unique opportunity of homeschooling, we now have the chance to openly discuss and nurture a positive attitude towards money—a topic we could only hint at with our older children due to our limited knowledge at the time.  When Roux started asking questions about the reasons behind our work and how we earn money to purchase things, we decided that she was ready to take on a more practical approach to Math and use the "Simply Charlotte Mason Your Business Math" curriculum. It's an amazing resource that makes learning about business and math fun and practical for kids.

With this curriculum, we hope for Roux to learn important skills like budgeting, saving, and making smart financial choices. It uses real-life examples and hands-on activities to help her understand how money works in our daily lives. We're incredibly thrilled because, as artists and Fine Arts graduates, Paolo and I found ourselves in entrepreneurial endeavors that forced us to stumble our way through understanding Math concepts and using sheets for profit margins, payroll, inventory management, and financial projections late in our adult life! Math was never our cup of tea, and we did everything to dodge it, only to realize how crucial it is for our own businesses. 

What's great about this curriculum is that it encourages Roux to think creatively, solve problems, and explore different ways to earn money. Our hope is that this empowers her to become confident in managing her finances and making good decisions for her future.

We're optimistic that this will empower Roux with valuable life skills and a positive mindset towards money. We're excited to support her as she embarks on a hands-on journey exploring the world of business and math through her own bookstore, "Amelia's World of Books." Starting with a branding and logo design lesson using Canva, she will then dive into essential skills like budgeting, profit calculations, and inventory management, preparing her for a future full of financial savvy and an entrepreneurial mindset. Checkout the logo she made!