It’s never too early (or too late) to introduce your kids to the basics of money management. When kids learn about finances early on through fun, engaging activities, they develop smarter money habits that serve them well into adulthood.
This article is sponsored by Coastal Credit Union.
Check out Coastal’s “Money-Smart Kids Corner” for free, fun activities that teach kids about money!
Coastal Credit Union Is Here to Help
Coastal Credit Union believes that building a foundation of money management skills is key to lifelong financial success. Visit Coastal’s “Money-Smart Kids Corner” page for a variety of free, fun activities that will teach your kids about saving, spending, and money management.
Younger kids might enjoy creative worksheets or a space-themed “mission” that turns saving into an adventure. Older children can practice planning and budgeting with tools suited to their age, or discover how to be savvy shoppers through quick, hands-on lessons.
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A preview of activities you'll find in the Money-Smart Kids Corner:
- Budgeting Sheet PDF (Grades K-5):
A treasure-map-inspired sheet that helps younger kids track their money, understand spending, and build their savings.
- Budgeting Sheet PDF (Grades 6-12):
A practical budgeting sheet designed to help your middle or high school kids set goals, manage spending, and save for what matters.
- The “Save, Spend & Share Jars” Activity
Use simple jars to teach your kids the powerful habit of dividing their money into spending, saving, and sharing.
- The “5-Minute Price Detective” Activity
Turn everyday shopping into a fun learning activity that helps kids practice comparing prices and smart buying decisions.
- Coloring & Activity Sheets PDF
Engage your kids creatively with coloring pages and activities designed to introduce basic financial concepts in a fun, artistic way.
- “Steller Savings Galactic Money Quest” PDF
Blast off into a galactic adventure teaching kids about savings, patience, and smart money habits.
Explore these FREE resources by visiting Coastal’s Money-Smart Kids Corner today.
Let’s work together to raise the next generation of money-smart kids!
