Beyond piggy banks and lemonade stands: how to teach young kids about finance (and they're never too young)

Part 1: Tips for the already-overwhelmed parent. Why teach finance to elementary aged children?

How to make teaching finance to kids painless

Part 2: Getting started with money-Beginner level: PreK-1st grade. What is money?

Why do we need money?

How do we get money?

The building blocks for piggy banks

Part 3: Piggy bank basics (save, share, and spend)-Intermediate level: 1st-5th grade. Allowance and kid jobs

Responsible spending

Saving

Sharing

Part 4: For the over-achieving kids (or parents) who want to learn even more about finance!-Advanced level: 2nd-5th grade. Kiddie economics

Intro to banking & investing

Learning about advertising, debt & taxes

Some parting words.