Interactive Money Games for Kids

Are you looking for interactive money games for kids? Then look no further! All of these are fun to play and teach your child something in the process.

It is important to start teaching your children about money matters early on, so that they can develop good habits later on life. Not only should they know how to count money, but they should also understand the importance of saving money.

So if you are looking for some interactive money games for kids- then you are in the right place!

Saving Game

Materials Needed:

Dice
10 Pennies
10 Nickels
10 Dimes
10 Quarters

Method:

Depending on the age and skill level of your child, you may want to start by using just two different coins, until they have a better understanding of the coins and their values.

Th object of the game is be the first player with 25 cents saved. Take turns rolling the dice. Each player gets the amount of pennies shown on the die. As each player accumulates 5 pennies or more, the 5 pennies are traded in for a nickel and so on.

Tip: Allow your child the chance to save up the money earned in this game. Present them with an inexpensive piggy bank, so that they can keep track of their money.

I Spy Game

Materials Needed:

A Penny
A Nickel
A Dime
A Quarter

Method:

Put the coins down on the table and sit with your child. Have him or her look at each of the coins, its color, the pictures and the president on each one, and explain to them what each one is worth.

Next, tell your child that you are thinking of a coin and give them clues about that coin. For example, "I Spy" a coin that is silver, I spy a coin that has a building or eagle on it's back etc. Continue giving clues until they guess the right coin.

Tip: Once your child is able to quickly identify the coin in question, mix it up and let them lead the game.

Guess The Coins

Materials Needed:

Various Coins of different denominations

Method:

Ask your child to gather some change in his or her hand without showing you what it is. (You'll probably want to start with amounts of 25 cents or less.)

Ask your child to tell you how much money they have in their hand and how many coins there are. For example, "I have 12 cents and 4 coins, what coins could I have in my hand?" Practice guessing which coins they have in their hand (2 nickels and 2 pennies would be the answer).

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