Best Books and Games to Help Teach Kids About Money
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You would probably agree it’s important that we teach kids about money. Money is involved in just about everything in the world today and it is important for our kids to understand everything they can about it.
At an early age, they can start with counting and recognizing the different bills or coins. As they get older, learning how to save money is another important skill to learn.
Spending wisely and saving is something everyone should do, and when we teach kids about money at a young age, this will only help them later in life.
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These books and games are a great way to teach kids about money, how to save, and more.
Games to Teach Kids About Money
Play Money Toy Set (it’s magnetic!)
A great way to introduce children to the world of money, this money toy set has various bills and coins for children to play with, plus picture cards and a dry erase mat. Use it in your homeschool as you teach your kids the differences between coins, adding and subtracting with money, and how to make change.
The Piggy Box Save Spend Give Piggy Bank
We have loved teaching our kids the value of setting aside part of their money not only to spend, but to save and give to others. Adventure Awaits is a cute organizer that will help children learn how to save money and practice smart money habits.
Money Bags
With Money Bags, kids will learn how to count and recognize money. Great for 2-4 players ages 7 and up, this board game is fun and educational.
Exact Change Card Game
Great for the whole family, this money card game will teach children how to count money and give exact change. Your kids won’t even realize they’re learning a valuable skill!
Money Match Cards
Help children work on learning coin and bill amounts, and how to count money with these simple (but effective!) cards.
Realistic Money Set
This realistic money set includes dollar bills, change, checks, and plastic cards so that they can learn about the different ways money can be handled.
Pretend Play Cash Register
Kids will love learning about money as they use the pretend cash register and play money.
Pay Day
The classic game that we’ve all grown up with, Pay Day is a great way to help children learn about managing their money.
Big Money Game
One of the best board games for 8 year olds and up, the whole family can play Big Money as they roll the dice, earn money, and buy properties.
Buy It Right Shopping Game
Kids will love setting prices, buying and selling items, and learning the value of money as they move around the game board.
Bank It!
My kids have loved the game Bank It (I found it at a homeschool convention, and it’s given us hours of fun as my kids learn how to budget, manage money, and make good financial decisions).
Managing My Allowance Game
Another money game to help kids learn how to manage their allowance, this game introduces sales, shopping, and more.
Clumsy Thief
As they learn about basic math skills, Clumsy Thief will also help teach them about money.
Books to Teach Kids About Money
My First Book of Money
For little learners who are just getting started with money, this book will help introduce them to change.
Money Activity Book
This activity book will help children learn how to save, borrow, and plan through puzzles, quizzes, and more.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments: what are some of your favorite books and games that teach kids about money?
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