The start of a person’s financial literacy journey is undeniably important and critical to their financial successes in the future. Learning the fundamental basics of financial prowess begins as kids–saving up allowances, controlling impulsive buys, finding ways to make money through chores and lemonade stands, etc.

Having the proper skills and knowledge about what to do with money and how to use it wisely at a young age is key to a good financial grasp for the future.

Here, you will find helpful links, interactive games, and useful worksheets that can teach you the basics of what being smart with your money means.

resources

Biz Kid$
	Biz Kid$ contains lessons, videos, and fun games to interact with when starting your journey towards financial literacy!

Introduction to the Basics
	In this adventure, you’ll learn all about money — where it comes from, how you earn it, use it, and how banks help keep your money safe when you’re not using it.

Avengers Comic Teaches Mad Money Skills (English/Spanish)
	Join the Avengers in this exciting educational comic about saving money and saving the day.

interactive games

Money Games for Financial Literacy
	Decide how to budget your money, find money themed terms in a word search, and play a coin matching game with this interactive game sheet.

Cash Puzzler
	Put the pieces of the puzzle back together to complete the image of a dollar bill. Choose between puzzles and learn fun facts about money.

Christmas Money Game
	Children are presented with a gift and the cost associated with purchasing the gift. Next to it is pictured the money they have and select whether they have enough.

Kids’ Finance Word Search
	Play a money-themed word search game, and build your financial vocabulary.

Peter Pig’s Money Counter
	In this interactive game, kids practice identifying, counting and saving money while learning fun facts about U.S. currency.

Rich Kid Smart Kid
	Financial lessons with fun video game characters is the best way to learn how to be smart with your money!

TitleMax® Money Knowledge Games
	Links to online games, quizzes, and worksheets that can help students gain a better understanding of money.

Fruit Splat Coin Game
	Learn how to put together your budget and fruit prices with this fun splatter game.

Financial Football
	This fast-paced, interactive game engages students who are football fans while teaching them personal finance skills.

Cash Calculators
	The Mint Cash Calculator will help you plan a way to manage your cash based on four buckets: Save. Spend. Invest. Give.

U.S. Mint Pocket Change Games
	Play free educational games online and learn more about coins! These fun kids games can be played for individual enrichment or as part of a lesson plan.