Thinking Money for Kids

Earn, Save, Spend, Budget! Kids Can Learn about Personal Finance through New Library Programs!

Through these new programs, young people can learn about financial topics—like earning, saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting—in a meaningful and fun way. Visit the library for in-person kids’ programs or take home a tablet loaded with fun games offered through the Thinking Money for Kids program.

East Grand Forks Campbell Library has been selected to receive a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The Program Kit is a collection of expertly vetted resources to help libraries teach financial education concepts to children ages 3 to 12, both in the library and at home.

Thinking Money for Kids

EVENTS

piggy bank theater

Piggy Bank Theater

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Ages 3 - 8 //  participate in an engaging story that follows three friends as they turn their childhood passions into thriving professions.

Available for checkout

penny pinchers

Penny Pinchers' Party

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Ages 5-12 // Become a party planner! This game will teach kids about budgets, basic business relationships like customer and provider, and how value can differ from cost. Who will be the Party Champion with the most entertaining or creative party while keeping expenses within budget?

Available for checkout

Pet Cents

Pet Cents

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Ages 8-12 // How much does it cost to take care of a pet? Players adopt a pet—and take on the financial responsibilities of pet ownership—as they visit various stations around the room. 

Available for check out

making moolah

Making Mooo-lah

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Ages 5-12 // Welcome to the farm! Jump into this life-sized board game, where players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Buy items for the farm, sell their crops at the farmers’ market, pay taxes, and navigate unexpected events.

Available for checkout

currency conga

Currency Conga

A Thinking Money for Kids Program

Ages 3-12 // Get ready for some coin-collecting excitement with the Currency Conga game! At the flick of a spinner, players vie for space on a vinyl mat as they attempt to touch the correct coins and bills — and improve their currency recognition and money math skills in the process.

Available for checkout

LAUNCHPAD

Playaway Launchpad tablets come pre-loaded with fun financial games for ages 8-12!

  • Check out period: 2 weeks
  • 1 renewal
  • No internet connection required
Thinking Money Launchpads