Discovering the value of money

Discovering the value of money

Teach children how important it is to understand money and its values.

Financial literacy is not just about saving and spending; it’s about how children develop their relationship with finances. Parents and teachers can use various tools and activities to guide children towards a better understanding of money. From books that engage them to games that stimulate their curiosity, there are many ways to introduce them to concepts like investing and budgeting. Together, they can explore the value of every euro and how to use it wisely.

Interested in this topic? Read more: How Reading and Critical Thinking Can Build Money Skills in Children Ages 7 to 9 Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine that you have a magical coin in your hand. If you could use it only once, what would you spend it on?

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Imagine that you have opened a mysterious chest full of coins. What will you do with them?

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If you could choose, what way of earning money would you like the most?

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If you had the opportunity to create your own banknote, what would be written on it?

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If you could spend money on only one of these things, what would you choose?

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Imagine that someone gives you five coins every day. What would you do with them?

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Imagine you have a magical piggy bank that always returns what you put into it. What would you put in it?

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Imagine that you opened a small shop where you sell something you know how to make. What would you sell?

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If you could decide what role money plays in life, what would you choose?

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Imagine that you have the opportunity to invest money into something that will later bring you more. What would you invest in?

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7 – 9 years: Basic financial thinking

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