Thinking Money for Kids
Digital Games
91´«Ã½
Select Grace, Emma, or Kenji to follow their story and learn how they transformed their childhood interests into successful careers.
91´«Ã½
A budget is a plan for using and saving the money available to us. Can you sort through wants and needs to balance a $300 budget?
91´«Ã½
Every day, we make decisions about earning, saving, and spending money. Starting with $500 in your account, follow your own Money Trail.
91´«Ã½
Follow Jayden's journey at a farmers’ market as he tries to swap goods and learn about money.
91´«Ã½
You are the best party planner in town, and your friends want your help. Choose from free items or buy new things online as you create the perfect party on a budget.
91´«Ã½
Pets are great, but it costs money to take care of them. Watch your available funds, and buy things your pet needs and wants to keep it happy.
91´«Ã½
"Currency" means money -- both paper money and coins. In these challenges, learn about bills, coins, and what they are worth.
Thinking Money for Kids Program Kits
91´«Ã½
Starting in 2024, 300 public libraries across the United States will offer financial education for young people with Thinking Money for Kids Program Kits. Participating libraries receive a collection of expertly vetted programming resources, for use both in the library and in children’s homes.
Thinking Money for ALL Kids: A Book List for Libraries
91´«Ã½
Working with a team of librarians, 91´«Ã½ and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation developed a book list that eschews stereotypes and embraces diversity in telling stories and sharing skills related to personal finance and financial capability for children.
The guide highlights 40 recommended titles and includes sections on how to build a diverse financial education collection, program ideas, resources, and tips.
Smart investing@your library
91´«Ã½
Created by the FINRA Foundation, this series of free professional development modules is designed to prepare library workers to address patrons' financial information needs. Check out the module on Kids and Money.
Thinking Money for Kids Traveling Exhibition
91´«Ã½
Thinking Money for Kids was a museum-quality exhibition that traveled to 50 U.S. public libraries between 2019 and 2023.
Through a bustling community market-themed storyline, digital interactive content and other fun, hands-on activities, the exhibition explored topics like earning money, saving and spending, and making responsible financial decisions.
