Learning about money doesn’t have to be drab and boring!

I don’t know about your family, but when I was small, I absolutely didn’t want to listen to my mom. My favourite words to her ‘I know Mom’ rolled off the tongue so easily as my ears closed to anything she was saying.

Like most of us, I ended up getting my first introduction to money playing games like Monopoly.

Buying up all the properties we can, while envisioning what we will buy when we get the kitty (we used to put $500 + in the middle of the board and when you land on ‘free parking’ you win that money!). We used to stay up for hours just to win the marathon game.

Nowadays, there are many more fun ways to learn about money! Board games, apps, books, and online courses!

Over the next few weeks we will share with you some of our favourites, starting with board games.

Oh, before I forget, these are affiliate links. Should you buy something, I will get paid by Amazon. It doesn’t change your price at all.

 Here’s a few we like:

Learning Resources Money Bags Coin Value Game, Money Recognition, Counting Game, Ages 7+

·       Players collect, count, and exchange money all the way to the finish line

·       Learn valuable money skills through fun game play

·       Includes game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers, and dice

·       2-4 players

·       Pretend bills measure 6.25" x 2.625", pretend coins range from .80" (penny) - .995" (quarter)

Check it out here: Money Bags Game

Money Match Me Cards

·       52 Cards

·       Cards are "3" x 3 7/8" Ideal for teaching Grade 1 to Grade 3 Ages 6 to 8

 Check it out here: Money Match Me Cards

 

Wonder Forge Big Money Game for Families & Kids 8 & Up - Perfect for Groups & Game Nights

·       What you get - 1 game board, 1 dice cup, 6 dice, 47 cards, 120 bills and instructions.

·       Fun play experience – big money is a board game for adults, families and kids age 8+ you play that combines rolling dice to collect sets with buying properties and earning money.

·       Easy to understand instructions – high quality, Easy to understand instructions make it easy to start playing right away.

·       Great replay value – a fun money game that can be won in under 40 minutes, 2-5 players, with dozens of outrageous assets to buy like a candy factory and drone racing League add further delight to game night!

Get a closer look here: Big Money Game

 

Moneywise Kids 

·       Two levels of play

·       Two players can play

·       For 7 years and above

·       Teaches kids to make change and budget

·       Tips for parents and teachers

Get your copy here: Moneywise Kids

 

Just in case you don’t have your own Monopoly game you can get it here:

 Monopoly Classic Game 

·       Buy, sell, dream and scheme your way to riches

·       Players buy, sell and trade to win

·       Build houses and hotels on your properties and bankrupt your opponents to win it all

·       Chance and Community Chest cards can change everything

·       Includes game board, 8 Tokens, 28 Title Deed Cards, 16 Chance Cards, 16 Community Chest Cards, 32 Houses, 12 Hotels, 2 Dice, Money Pack and Game Guide

Get it here: Monopoly

Cheers to making learning about money fun for the kids!

If you are looking for an even better way to teach the kids about money and how to be responsible with it check out our Kids’ Money Course 101 for ages 5-8!

 Remember: time flies, be money-wise.