Money doesn’t grow on trees — but understanding it can help you reach your dreams! Money Matters for Kids makes financial literacy fun and accessible, guiding young learners through the world of money with interactive flaps, real‑life examples, and hands‑on activities.
What’s inside:
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Where money comes from — discover:
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how grown‑ups earn money (jobs, businesses);
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why work matters (trading time/skills for pay);
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simple explanations of wages, salaries, and paychecks;
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Family finances made clear — learn:
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why we plan spending (groceries, rent, fun stuff);
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the difference between “needs” and “wants”;
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how to set a simple budget (with lift‑the‑flap charts);
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Saving & growing money — explore:
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why saving helps you reach big goals (toys, trips, college);
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how piggy banks and savings accounts work;
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what interest means (money making more money!);
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Inside a bank — lift flaps to see:
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tellers helping customers;
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vaults storing money safely;
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ATMs giving cash;
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Modern money tools — understand:
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debit vs. credit cards (swipe, insert, tap!);
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digital payments (phones, apps);
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why security matters (PINs, fraud protection);
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Fun financial challenges — practice:
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counting coins and bills;
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making change at a pretend store;
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setting savings goals (“I want this!” → “How long to save?”);
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Money myths busted — answers to questions like:
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“Can I buy anything I want?”;
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“Why can’t we print more money?”;
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“How do rich people stay rich?”.
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