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.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
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.