SOSIALISASI LITERASI KEUANGAN DAN PENTINGNYA MENABUNG SEJAK USIA DINI SERTA PEMBUATAN CELENGAN DARI KARDUS BEKAS PADA SISWA SD NEGERI 001 PELALAWAN

Abstract

Financial literacy remains an underdeveloped fundamental skill among elementary school students in Indonesia—specifically in Pelalawan Village—where students tend to spend their entire daily allowance without the habit of setting aside a portion for savings. This community service initiative aimed to enhance financial literacy understanding and instill a saving habit from an early age among students at SD Negeri 001 Pelalawan. The program was conducted over two days using an educational-participatory approach combined with hands-on learning; activities included interactive presentations on currency recognition, the "3D" method for verifying banknote authenticity, and financial literacy concepts, alongside educational games and a practical session on decorating piggy banks made from used cardboard. The results demonstrated the students' enthusiasm and active participation throughout the sessions, indicating improved understanding of money management and a stronger motivation to save consistently using the piggy banks they had created themselves.