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Hello, beautiful people from across the lands! School is almost in session and your dining room is now a classroom. Personal finance is something that is not talked about in school at all but that can change for you and yours today. In this post, I share 3 free resources to teach kids about money. Take out the guesswork and simply utilize the already made curriculum and games to help your child become financially savvy.
1. Ally Presents: Planet Zee & The Money Tree
Ally offers helpful resources for both parents and children. The Ally Wallet Wise covers personal financial fundamentals like budgeting, credit, saving, and investing all free. Planet Zee & The Money Tree is a book and interactive game that will take your child on an adventure encouraging smart money habits. There is a storybook that goes along with games that could be downloaded and printed.
2. Jump$tart Clearing House
Jump$tart Clearing House provides a list of free online and digital financial curriculum. Below are some classes based on age. There are plenty more to choose from on the website.
- Financial Literacy Lesson Plan (Pre-K-5th grade)
- Hands On Banking (4th-6th Grade)
- Financial Foundations For Kids (Pre-K-5th grade)
3. Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills is an award-winning program provided freely by Visa. The purpose of this program is to empower community members to grow their understanding of financial literacy and money management. Here you will find a variety of age-appropriate money games your child will enjoy and learn about money at the same time.
Conclusion
Planet Zee & the Money Tree will take your child on an interactive adventure teaching money lessons along the way.
Jump$tart Clearing House provides a list of online curriculums for all school-age children that you can incorporate into your homeschool learning.
Practical Money Skills is an award-winning program from Visa providing a variety of financial games that is fun and empowering at the same time.
Make this school year count by adding personal finance into your child’s daily learning. I hope these free resources help you teach your kids about money with ease. Check out this post sharing the four important lessons that help set the foundation for financial literacy in children. Empower your child today and tomorrow one financial lesson at a time.
Do you plan to add personal finance to your child’s academics this school year? If so, what resources are you planning to use?
Until next time dream, believe and achieve.
