Here's a Way to Teach Kids About Money

Kids can learn money habits at a young age. Money Savvy Generation has an educational program just for these kiddos to help teach them healthy money habits. It's a creative and child-oriented educational program that is fun for kids. 

The Money Savy Kids @Home program was created for kids ages 6-11. It's a great way to start teaching that foundation they need for how to think about and treat money and finances the right way. Included in the kit is the Money Savvy Pig piggy bank. It has four sections so your kids can learn how to Save, Spend, Donate, and Invest their money. The program also delves into where money comes from, why we use it and why it's important, and an interesting history of money. 

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There is a CD included for families to use together. There's a book, 4 songs, and many workbook activities. There's also a discussion guide for parents to use when discussing finances with their kids. This guide includes topics such as making money choices, setting goals, paying yourself first, and even allowances. Each of the 8 chapters took about an hour to complete. 

What'ss Included In the Set? 

• Money Savvy Pig piggy bank and goal-setting stickers
• 44 page Parent Handbook
• CD with 8 chapters, over 100 color images, and four kids songs about money
• 21 page Student Workbook
• 22 page Money Savvy Kids Coloring and Activity Book
• 17" by 22" When You're Smart with Money Poem Poster

It's a pretty impressive program. I'd say it's probably best for kids about 8-10 years old, especially if they get a regular allowance. The program is a very basic introduction to economics and finance, which is just right for that age. I love that it talks about where money comes from... like, money just doesn't magically appear... it has to be earned and put in a checking or savings account before it can be used. There's even an introduction to business and commerce, which was interesting for even me. It seems that the program got a little more intense as it went on... the first chapter or two would be easily understood by the younger end of the age spectrum, but the later chapters would be harder for them to comprehend. 

The kids' favorite part, and really, the focus of the whole thing, is the piggy bank with four sections in it. You can choose a pig in four colors, or a cow, soccer ball, or football. There's a lesson devoted to each of the four sections, including how the stock market works (the investing section), donating to charities (doesn't include Church or religious organizations, but that could easily be worked in if desired), etc. 

There's also a workbook, which is sort of the "homework" of the course, but no worries, it's not difficult and doesn't take long. There is a bit of writing involved though, which could be a good way to practice those skills.