You've Got Talent!

Maybe you've seen the TV show "America's Got Talent." People sing, dance, rock climb and do all sorts of cool things. Do you have a talent that you'd like to share? Maybe you're great at double dutch jump rope or you can sing like a bird. There's a great way to showcase your talents – throw a neighborhood talent show. How do you do that? Use this checklist:

Check with your parents to see if it's OK.

Ask other kids in your neighborhood if they'd like to participate.

Make fliers using crayons, markers and colored pencils. Hang them up around the neighborhood to advertise your show.

Practice, practice, practice.

Decorate the area where your show will be. If it's in your basement, hang streamers and balloons to make it more fun.

Show off your talent on the day of the show!

Make sure you only try talents that are safe. Check with your parents before trying something new. And don't forget to have fun!

If you have a talent that requires saving for a new musical instrument or tap shoes, be sure to save your extra pennies in a savings account.