Financial Education for Ages 8-10
Comprehensive List for Ages 8 to 10 – What We Offer
Welcome to Money Prep Academy®’s program for children aged 8 to 10! At this stage, we focus on teaching practical money skills, goal-setting, and financial decision-making while introducing children to banking and entrepreneurship concepts. Here’s everything we offer for this age group:
1. Interactive Learning Materials
- Workbooks: Includes "Budgeting Basics for Beginners," "Savings Goals Tracker," and "Smart Spending Workbook."
- Storybooks: Fun stories with practical lessons about earning, saving, and spending money wisely.
- Visual Flashcards: Tools for teaching banking basics, needs vs. wants, and simple math with money.
- Savings Goal Charts: Track personal goals, such as saving for toys, trips, or gifts.
- Banking Basics Worksheets: Learn about opening accounts, deposits, and withdrawals.
2. Hands-On Tools
- Allowance Trackers: Tools for monitoring income, spending, and savings from allowances or chores.
- DIY Budgeting Posters: Visual aids to practice the 50/30/20 rule.
- Savings Jars with Goals: Jars labeled for "Save," "Spend," and "Share."
- Money Match Cards: Interactive games to match coins and bills to their values.
- Mini Bank Kits: Simulates a simple banking system to learn deposits and withdrawals.
3. Games and Play-Based Learning
- Board Games: Includes "Budget Challenge," "Goal Getter," and "Money Madness Adventure."
- Role-Playing Kits: Simulate running a small store or managing a mock business.
- Entrepreneurship Game Kits: Learn to create and manage small projects like lemonade stands.
- Price Comparison Games: Teach how to compare prices and value.
- Savings Bingo: A fun way to reinforce saving strategies and goals.
4. Digital Tools and Apps
- Interactive Budgeting App: Child-friendly digital tools for managing mock income and expenses.
- Savings Tracker App: Visual tools for tracking progress toward goals.
- Allowance Manager App: Helps children and parents monitor weekly earnings and spending.
- Money Quiz App: Fun quizzes to test financial knowledge.
- Banking Simulator App: Practice deposits, withdrawals, and simple interest calculations.
5. Monthly Subscription Kits
- Money Explorer Box: Includes budgeting activities, games, and worksheets.
- Entrepreneur Starter Pack: Monthly challenges to encourage creative money-earning ideas.
- Smart Saver Kit: A mix of tools, trackers, and storybooks focused on saving.
- Family Finance Fun Pack: Activities parents and children can do together to build financial literacy.
6. Workshops and Events
- "Practical Money Skills for Kids" Workshop: Hands-on sessions teaching budgeting and saving.
- "Small Business Basics for Beginners" Workshop: Encourages entrepreneurial thinking.
- Banking Field Trips: Visits to local banks to learn about accounts and money management.
- Family Budgeting Days: Collaborative sessions for children and parents to work on goals.
7. Parent Resources
- Parent Guides: Includes "Teaching Budgeting to Kids" and "Supporting Financial Independence."
- Allowance System Tools: Advice and templates for creating a simple household allowance system.
- Joint Activity Kits: Projects for parents and children to set financial goals together.
- "Building Financial Confidence in Children": A guide to supporting children’s financial skills at home.
8. School and Educator Resources
- Classroom Kits: Tools for teaching money basics in schools, including posters and worksheets.
- Lesson Plans for Teachers: Tailored for teaching budgeting, saving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Interactive Classroom Games: Includes "Budget Master," "Smart Shopper," and "The Bank Adventure."
- Teacher Workshops: Training on integrating financial literacy into classroom activities.
9. Fun Merchandise
- Motivational T-Shirts and Accessories: Includes phrases like "Future Business Leader" or "Budget Boss."
- Customized Savings Jars: Personalized jars for saving, spending, and sharing.
- Reward Stickers and Magnets: Celebrate progress in financial learning.
- Themed Piggy Banks: Designed for children with goals like "Vacation Fund" or "Dream Toy Savings."
10. Key Financial Concepts Taught
- Budgeting with the 50/30/20 Rule: Learn how to allocate money wisely for needs, savings, and wants.
- Goal Setting and Achievement: Create and track savings goals for small and large purchases.
- Banking Basics: Learn about opening accounts, deposits, withdrawals, and earning interest.
- Smart Spending and Price Comparison: Practice prioritizing purchases and finding the best value.
- Earning Money Through Effort: Explore simple business ideas and chore-based earnings.
- Understanding Needs vs. Wants: Make thoughtful spending decisions by identifying priorities.
- Teamwork in Financial Goals: Collaborate with family or peers to achieve shared financial objectives.
- Financial Safety Basics: Begin learning about avoiding scams and keeping money safe.
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