Episode 6. What is a Bank?

Concept:

A bank is a safe place to keep your money.
Banks offer services like saving accounts, checking accounts, debit cards, and even loans.
When you put money into a bank, it stays protected — and you may even earn a little extra called interest.
Using a bank helps you manage your money, make payments, and plan for the future.

Example Illustration:

You save $100 in your drawer at home.
It’s easy to lose or spend.
But if you put that $100 in a bank, it stays safe — and the bank may add a few dollars in interest over time.

Key Sign Language Terms (linked to examples):
• Bank – ASL video link: “Bank”
• Money – ASL video link: “Money”
• Save – ASL video link: “Save”
• Deposit – ASL video link: “Deposit”
• Interest – ASL video link: “Interest”

Bank, Save, Deposit

One-Sentence Summary:

A bank keeps your money safe, helps you manage it, and sometimes even helps it grow.