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We, the teachers Milena Ivanova, Nikolay Kolev and Sonya Kirova, together with the third-grade pupils of Yuri Gagarin Primary School in Sliven, began rehearsals for the Money Carousel lesson-theatre. Preparations started with the children learning their lines, which are written in verse.

We work with bilingual pupils, so the preparation and memorisation of the script require careful guidance and additional support. During rehearsals, we help the children develop both their acting skills and their understanding of the content, so that they can present what they have learned with confidence and enjoyment.

The accessories and signs for the performance were created jointly by the pupils and their parents, turning the preparations into a truly creative experience. The lesson-theatre will conclude with an original song written especially for our production.

We have planned two performances of the Money Carousel lesson-theatre, on 17 and 18 March 2026, when the pupils will present what they have learned to an audience. We are confident that this will be an engaging, educational and inspiring experience for both the participants and the audience.

And here is what the teachers shared after the performances!

The third-grade pupils impressed the audience with their confident stage presence, music and themed roles, through which they presented financial literacy in an accessible and engaging way. A particular highlight was the original song performed at the end. The stage sets and props, created by teachers and parents, contributed to the overall atmosphere. The audience responded with genuine interest and enthusiastic applause. The event was shared on social media and featured on the school's official website.

The event took place in an incredibly inspiring and emotional atmosphere, filled with smiles and excitement. The pupils in the full-day school programme for grades 5–7 gave an excellent performance, holding the audience's attention from the very first minute to the last.

This was particularly impressive considering that many in the audience were younger pupils. They remained quiet throughout, eager to understand what was happening on stage and what the performers were trying to tell us.

The messages of the performance reached everyone and made us reflect on important issues related to financial literacy and personal choices.

Among the most memorable moments were the emotional scenes that conveyed powerful life lessons, as well as the pupils' heartfelt performances. They truly put their hearts into their roles.

The finale was met with well-deserved applause. A song was composed especially for Money Carousel.

On 19 March 2026, at 5:30 p.m., pupils from Classes 3A and 4B performed the Money Carousel lesson-theatre in their classroom. The guests included parents, the school principal, the deputy principal for academic affairs, and younger brothers and sisters.

Before the performance began, each guest received a theatre ticket. The audience responded with genuine excitement and enthusiastic applause, becoming emotionally involved in every scene.

Through their engaging acting, the pupils brought financial literacy concepts to life in an entertaining way. The character of the insurer stood out for both the impressive costume and the acting performance.

The event was filled with excitement, laughter and joy, and the applause was well-deserved recognition of the young actors' hard work.

The performance of the Money Carousel lesson-theatre turned into a real celebration for our school. The pupils were very excited and took their preparations extremely seriously. There were smiles, photos, songs and, of course, a cake featuring the initiative's logo.

We received wholehearted support from the parents, who were delighted with the Money Carousel lesson. Parents, teachers, pupils and the school's management team all attended the event.

Everyone kept asking, “You'll do it again next year, won't you?”

So, with your help, I hope we will be able to take part in this unique initiative again next year.

Thank you for your guidance and support!

The event took place in an incredibly inspiring and emotional atmosphere. The pupils confidently stepped into their roles and performed the Money Carousel lesson-theatre with great enthusiasm, creativity and dedication.

The audience – parents, teachers and guests – followed the performance with keen interest and applause, becoming emotionally involved in every scene.

Particularly impressive were the moments when the children demonstrated their own understanding of the value of money through acting and original ideas for their stage performances and costumes.

The event left everyone involved with a sense of satisfaction, inspiration and enthusiasm for taking part in similar initiatives in the future.

The lesson was lively and engaging. Although the participants were initially very nervous, they soon became actively involved in the performance.

The audience responded with great interest, frequently applauding the characters representing pensions, electricity bills and the emergency fund, as well as the song and dance at the end.

Particularly memorable were the unexpected twists in the story, which sparked both laughter and reflection.

The event created a vibrant atmosphere and left everyone feeling inspired and full of creative energy.

The performance of the Money Carousel lesson-theatre turned into a true celebration, with our pupils finding an extraordinary way to transform complex financial terms into accessible and entertaining characters.

In front of a packed hall filled with excited parents, colleagues and official guests, the children brought concepts such as social security contributions, banks and personal accounts to life, guiding us through the maze of choices between needs and wants.

The audience's response was incredibly warm and supportive, with the hall frequently erupting in laughter and applause when some of the more colourful characters appeared – such as the pupil dressed as a banana, representing food as an essential expense.

Parents proudly captured every moment on their phones.

The Money Carousel lesson-theatre transformed one of the classrooms at Tsaritsa Yoanna Vocational High School of Agriculture into a magical world of finance, where pupils did not simply watch but experienced the world of money in a much more entertaining and accessible way.

The roles were performed by students from the school, many of whom are also members of its theatre club. Together, they brought to the stage a modern-day fairy tale about money and the choices we all make in real life.

The initiative was organised by Bulgarian language and literature teachers Lyubomira Petrova and Dora Tsvetkova, who found an original way to bring together literature, theatre and financial education.

On 20 March 2026, pupils from Petko R. Slaveykov Primary School in Roman performed the Money Carousel lesson-theatre.

Together, we managed to create a meaningful and moving educational experience that will leave a lasting impression on everyone involved. With their smiles, talent and acting skills, the children delighted the audience and received enthusiastic applause.

The event ended with expressions of gratitude and a lovely surprise – a cake presented by the Municipality of Roman.

Our wonderful young actors were pupils from Classes 2A and 3B at Petko R. Slaveykov Primary School, guided by their class teachers, Tsvetana Doncheva and Tsvetoslava Nedyalkova.

At the end of the lesson-theatre, we presented certificates of appreciation to our partners and the participants in the performance.

The day ended with plenty of laughter and good spirits.

The event attracted great interest and active engagement from both the participants and the audience. Sixth-grade pupils enthusiastically performed a play as part of the Money Carousel initiative, bringing key financial concepts to life.

The audience responded with keen attention, smiles and applause. The most memorable moment was the final scene, in which the children symbolically built a “castle” from values such as responsibility, care and sensible money management.

The school principal congratulated the participants and presented them with certificates in recognition of their involvement.

For our students and for me, as their teacher and mentor, taking part was an extraordinary experience that brought economic topics to life in a fun, accessible and memorable way. Once again, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this nationwide initiative!

And if today we set the Money Carousel spinning, tomorrow we will set the wheel of opportunities in motion. Together.

Thank you for creating such opportunities for children – to learn, to create and to believe in themselves.

It was an incredibly emotional day for the pupils. They had invited their families and could hardly wait to perform. There was also a little nervousness about whether they would remember their lines, as we had signed up at the last minute and had very little time to prepare. But everything went wonderfully.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the children's performance. The pupils received praise for how well they had managed to get into character in such a short time.

At the end of the event, the children were personally congratulated by the school principal and their class teachers. They also handed out small gifts to everyone attending, which they had helped to make: an initiative sticker, little notes with advice and good wishes, and a chocolate coin.

The day in a nutshell: lots of excitement, good spirits and genuine smiles.

I am writing to you with great excitement and heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful Money Carousel initiative.

We had the pleasure of taking part with the pupils of Class 2C at Hristo Smirnenski Primary School in Stamboliyski, Plovdiv Region, and the experience was truly inspiring. We had initially registered for just one performance, but thanks to the tremendous interest and enthusiasm, we managed to stage two!

The children were absolutely captivated – full of emotion, joy and excitement. The theatre became a space for creativity, confidence and discovery. For them, this was much more than simply taking part – it was an unforgettable experience, unique, brilliant and inspiring.

Through the exciting story of little Ani, the children took their first more conscious steps into the world of finance. They did not simply watch – they experienced important lessons about choices, responsibility and the value of family decisions.

Encountering financial concepts such as savings, investments, insurance and budgeting brought to life on stage turned learning into an unforgettable experience that will stay in their hearts for a long time.

We are proud of our pupils, who showed through their enthusiasm, active participation and genuine childhood sincerity that the foundations of financial literacy can be laid from an early age.

We believe that today's small steps lead to tomorrow's confident decisions.

As their teacher in the full-day school programme, it was a real pleasure for me to watch them grow, work as a team and take part in every activity with enthusiasm and a smile.

Thank you for creating such opportunities for children – to learn, to create and to believe in themselves.

Thank you to the organisers for the magical script! You gave us the spark, and here in Zamfir, we turned it into a fire.

We proved that every child deserves wings, no matter where their school is!

The performance at Kiril i Metodiy School in the village of Zamfir may be over, but the energy is still in the air. As a former bank employee, I became a teacher to tackle functional illiteracy. The Money Carousel initiative turned out to be the missing link.

With a budget of zero but boundless belief, 14 children, from preschool to seventh grade, brought cardboard-box stage sets to life. I was moved to tears when I learned that parents had bought new clothes to honour their children's hard work.

More than 60 audience members – including mayors, representatives of social service centres and parents – became “shareholders” in this magical experience. The celebration ended with a wonderful cake ordered especially for the children.