On January 20, 2026, Catarina Frade and Fernanda Jesus, researchers at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra, will give a lecture entitled “Money doesn't grow on trees” at at EB1/JI Alcobaça.
The lecture “Money doesn't grow on trees” is aimed at preschool and elementary school students and aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial literacy from an early age. Its main objective is to present simple notions about the value of money, helping children understand how to use it consciously and responsibly.