1. As they watch tv, go to the mall etc. They will find products they like (dolls, shoes, etc.) Once they find a product they like take them home and research who produces it (if that is not obvious).

2. Buy them at least 1 share of the stock in their name and have the certificate sent to you (getting the certificate is important that is what makes this work)

3. Once you have the certificate in hand get a color copy made and put the original certificate in a safe deposit box.

4. Have the copy framed and hang it on the wall in their room.

5. Imagine what it is like when their friends come over and play in their rooms. Their friends will ask what are these things hanging on your wall? To which your child will reply “These are all the companies I own”!

6. Doing this will get them involved, it will help them understand ownership, give them a sense of pride and make their investments personal becuase they helped choose them.

While you have the right idea, you are making a huge project out of something the kid probably doesn’t remember he asked about. Just take the learning opportunities as they come.