How To Teach Kids About Money and Finances | MoneySense

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Want to inject some fun into your kids’ financial education? We can help…

Savings Challenge

Savings Challenge

Help your little one develop essential savings skills and earn a Savvy Saver badge in this dynamic challenge.

Age: 5-8

Budgeting Challenge

Budgeting Challenge

Give your child budgeting duties and help them complete four challenges to earn the Budgeting Champion badge.

Age: 8-12

Money activities: My child's first... Saturday job

My Child's First Saturday Job

Your child's first part-time job is an exciting milestone. Discover how to set them up for success.

Age: 12-16

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My Financial Plan

Help the young adults in your life set up, plan for and achieve their financial goals – no matter how big or small.

Age: 16-18

Helpful resources for parents

Articles and guides to help you with your children’s learning at home

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10 tips for teaching kids about money

Teach your family money lessons that make a difference. These tips can help the whole house put their best foot forward.

Age: 5-8

Boy relaxes on a chair wearing headphones and playing on his phone

Choosing your child’s first mobile phone

Phones are increasingly common possessions for children. See what you need to know before making the purchase.

Age: 8-12

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8 tips for teaching teens how to save money

Building savings goals shouldn't feel confusing or too hard. A conversation with your teen can help them feel confident.

Age: 12-16

University student sit around a table in a cafe talking

Student living: Dealing with debt at university

It's important that your young adult understands their uni debt. Personal finance journalist Ruth Bushi breaks it down.

Age: 16-18

Trending games for children

Interactive money games to bring learning to life

Interactive for What coins and notes do we use?

Spot the coin

Age: 5-8

Saving the Day! game

Saving the Day!

Age: 8-12

Virtual Bank

Virtual bank

Age: 8-12

Interactive for Designing an app

All About Designing Apps

Age: 16-18

Video learning

Fun videos for kids learning about money

The funny side of money

Learning about money doesn't always have to be serious - sometimes it's fun too!

Age: 8-12

Needs and wants

Watch these kids get to grips with 'needs' vs 'wants'.

Age: 8-12

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Cryptocurrency explained

Dive into all things cryptocurrency with this beginner's lesson.

Age: 8-18

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