How Do People Get Money?
Watch Elmo learn how people get money by earning it.
Watch the video. Then, talk with children about how most people get money by earning it through their jobs. Point out jobs that children know, such as teacher, doctor, and mail carrier. Talk about the people in your family and the work that they do to earn money.
Elmo’s Spend, Share, and Save Jars
Watch Elmo and Abby learn financial education basics.
Making a Spending Plan Together
Watch Cookie Monster learn about making a plan.
Wants and Needs with Bert and Ernie: Financial Education for Kids
Watch Bert help Ernie learn the difference between wants and needs.
For Me, For You, For Later: Family Spending, Sharing, and Saving
A guide with resources, activities, and tips on how and why to start children’s financial education early and how to talk to children during tough financial times.
How to Talk to Kids During Tough Financial Times
An article about how and why to talk about money as a family even when financial times are tough.
You’re Doing Great! Financial Education for Families
An article about how to stay strong and connected as a family during tough financial times.
For Me, For You, For Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving—Educator Guide
A guide with resources, activities, and tips for educators on bringing financial literacy into the classroom.
