Financial Education Resources for Children

Saving

It's a Habit, Sammy Rabbit 

Sammy Rabbit’s aunt shared with him a secret about saving that helps rescue the whole family!

Links to Resources

• Grades Pre-K to K Lesson Plan – Kiddynomics
• Shiny Pennies Reading
• Peter Pig’s Money Counter Game – Ages 5 through 8 – Practical Money Skills

Ben's First Savings Account

Grandmother Elephant loves her grandson, Ben, and takes him to the bank to get his own savings account!

Spending

Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money 

Brother and Sister have a bad habit of spending all their money. Mama and Papa teach them the importance of balancing saving and spending.

Links to Resources

• Parent Reading Guide – Consumer Finance
• Grade 2 Lesson Plan – Making Choices – Take Charge America
• Grades K-2 Lesson Plan – Philadelphia Federal Reserve
• Space Journey Choices

Decision Making

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Commercials

Brother and Sister want everything they see on TV commercials! Mama and Papa try to teach them that they can’t spend money on things they see in every commercial.

Links to Resources

• Grade 2 Lesson Plan – Managing my Money – Take Charge America
• Pretend Play - Early Childhood – Consumer Finance
• Spending Plans – Grades Pre-K through 2 Student Activities – Practical Money Skills