K–6Civic Lab
Financial Literacy
Money management
Jorah
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Millionaire Next Door for Teens (Smart Money Smart Kids)
- Budget Planner Monthly Expense Tracker
- Coin Savings Bank with Lock
Why this skill rocks
Learning about money helps you get the cool stuff you want, like a new toy or a special treat. It's like having a secret superpower to make your allowance last!
2034Where this could take you
When you're a teen in 2034, you'll be super smart with your money, maybe even saving up for a concert ticket or a trip to watch the Olympic ski jumping! You'll know how to make your cash work for you.
Optional grown-up materials
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Millionaire Next Door for Teens (Smart Money Smart Kids)
RequiredWritten by Dave Ramsey and his daughter, this book teaches real-world money skills — saving, budgeting, and giving — that align directly with every step of this quest.
Budget Planner Monthly Expense Tracker
RequiredA physical budget planner with monthly and weekly tracking pages — supports the two-week live budgeting challenge and ongoing money management practice.
Coin Savings Bank with Lock
A piggy bank or cash savings box that makes the savings goal tangible and visible — especially effective for younger participants building their first saving habit.