OBSTACLES EARLY CHILDHOOD ENCOUNTER IN FOSTERING CHILDREN'S FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE; PRINCIPALS’ PERSPECTIVE
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Department of Kindergarten, College of Education, Najran University, 11001, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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Kindergarten Department, Human Studies College, Al-Azhar University, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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Sociology Department, Human Studies College, Al-Azhar University, 11884, Cairo, Egypt.
Received: 2025-09-16
Revised: 2025-10-14
Accepted: 2025-10-22
Published: 2025-11-03
The study explores principals’ perspective on the obstacle’s kindergarten in Najran city, Saudi Arabia encounter when fostering children’s financial intelligence. A qualitative interview was conducted in Najran City, Saudi Arabia with principals in public and private kindergarten. Results showed that principals in public and private kindergartens agreed on that they provide tools for activities to support money learning, but many educators lack training. Furthermore, families have insufficient knowledge and assistance about saving and budgeting. The study emphasizes the need for more collaboration between families and educators. It also advocates for increased training, improved curricular support, and play-based financial education.
Obstacles, Early childhood, Principal Perspective, Financial Intelligence.