DIY Money Games: Teaching Financial Skills Through Play

Who says learning about money can’t be fun? With a few simple supplies, you can create your own money games at home, perfect for rainy days or family game night.

Try making “storefronts” with play money and price tags, letting your child be both the customer and the shopkeeper. Design piggy banks from recycled bottles, or create a “spend, save, share” jars project. These hands-on activities make concepts like earning, budgeting, and giving feel real, and memorable.

At Future Founders Market, we use games like these to help kids build financial confidence before they ever set foot in a real market. You can do it at home, too, just add creativity and laughter!