learning stages
Preschoolers
Middle School
Preschoolers
Preschoolers are naturally curious about the colorful coins and paper bills they see exchanged during shopping trips. This age represents a golden opportunity to introduce basic money concepts through play and simple activities that lay the foundation for financial literacy.
Elementary
Middle School
Preschoolers
By ages six to eight, children develop the cognitive abilities needed for more structured financial concepts. At this stage, they can plan for purchases up to four weeks away and begin understanding core money principles that will serve them throughout life.
Middle School
Middle School
Middle School
As tweens enter the 9-12 age range, they begin developing the cognitive skills needed for more sophisticated financial concepts. Their growing independence makes this period ideal for introducing practical money management experiences that connect abstract concepts to real-world applications.
DID YOU KNOW...
Did you know that only 21% of children receive regular financial education at home? That’s despite 83% of parents believing money management is a crucial life skill.
Teaching kids about money doesn’t have to feel like a chore. In fact, financial literacy activities for children can be both educational and entertaining.
That’s why we’ve compiled age-appropriate money activities for kids that make financial education engaging. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these interactive money lessons and practical exercises will help children develop strong money management skills from an early age.
