Teaching kids about money.
Short, plain guides for parents of children aged 7 to 12. Each one gives you words to use, something to try at home, and a game your child can build.
Getting started · 3 min readHow to teach kids about money: a guide for ages 7 to 12
Simple ways to teach children aged 7 to 12 about money: earning, saving, spending, giving and staying safe. Plain steps, with things to try at home.
Pocket money · 3 min readPocket money for kids: how to start, and how much to give
How to start pocket money for children aged 7 to 12: how much to give, when to pay, whether to link it to chores, and a simple spend, save and give plan.
Saving · 3 min readHow to teach kids to save for a goal
How to help a child save for a goal: pick the right goal, make progress easy to see, and explain how saved money can grow. Simple steps for ages 7 to 12.
Staying safe · 2 min readHow to explain scams to kids
How to talk to your child about scams: three questions to ask about any message, the tricks children meet most, and what to do if they clicked.
Card money · 2 min readCard, phone and QR payments: explaining money kids can't see
Children see cards tap and phones scan, but never see the money move. How to explain cards, phone payments and QR codes to children aged 7 to 12.
Coding · 2 min readScratch for kids: what parents need to know
What is Scratch, what age is it for, is it free, is it safe, and does it work on a tablet? A plain guide for parents of children aged 7 to 12.