Financial Education for Families

Financial Literacy Month

Books and Podcast 

Starting your financial journey can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve compiled a list of books and podcasts to check out whether you're learning how to manage money, planning for retirement, or teaching your kids about money. Book and Podcast summaries may have been edited for length 

Podcast ListBook List 

Games For All Ages

Financial Literacy doesn't have to be boring! Here are some games to get the whole family involved! Game summaries may have been edited for length.

Online GamesBoard Games

Budgeting and Saving

Learning to save and budget can be intimidating, but knowing how to manage your money effectively can set you up for success in the future by avoiding overspending, reducing debt, and planning for future goals. Make Sure to check out our Budgeting and Savings Blog post here!

BUDGETING AND SAVINGS METHODSBudget PlannerBUDGET BINGO FOR ALL AGES

Making Finances Fun for ages 8 and under

Who said financial education has to be boring? At Cedar Point, we believe that learning how to manage finances should start at a young age. Here are some fun activities to families to try with the youngest members of the family.

Play Peter Pig's Money Counter

Learning about money is fun with Peter Pig. In this interactive game, kids practice identifying, counting and saving money while learning fun facts about U.S. currency. After completing the game, players are rewarded with a trip to the virtual store to buy accessories within budget and dress up Peter Pig in fun scenes.

Watch the video to see what Peter Pig is all about, and play it by clicking the button below.

Click here to play

Peter Pig's Money Counter is also available for Android and iPhone

Activities for youngsters

Below we have a few more activities for the young and the young at heart.  There is a coloring book, a game and some "fun money".

Junior is our Youth Account mascot. Junior and his family are lighthouse keepers. Through his duties at the lighthouse, Junior learns all about responsibility and accountability. As a "keeper" he is also a "saver", and he'll help us teach our youngest members about the importance of saving and social responsibility. You can click on the picture of Junior to the right to download and print "Junior bucks", some practice money to help learn the value of money. 

Ages 7 - 12

The Penny Experiment

No one likes touching dirty coins. You can learn how to make old pennies look brand new again with this fun experiment. Use simple science to turn tarnished pennies into coins that shine! Make sure you have parent supervision before starting this activity.

Begin the experiment by clicking the button below.

BEGIN EXPERIMENT

Bring the Movie Theatre Experience Home

Since you can’t go to the movie theatre right now, why not bring the movie theatre experience to your own living room? Follow these simple steps to bring this fun activity to your family.

Enjoy this activity by clicking the button below.

MOVIE TIME

Activities for Teens

When you're a teenager, that's when you really have the opportunity to bring in more than just pocket change. Once you have more than a few dollars to keep track of, it's probably time to open a checking account.

That’s because putting money into an account can help you monitor your spending and teach you some valuable financial lessons, including:

• How to regularly track your spending.
• How to make deposits.
• How to budget your money.
• And how to use a debit card for purchases and withdrawals.

Everything you do at this age is likely to be a new experience, but learning how to manage your money today will pay off in the long run. 

Below we have a few activities designed just for for teenagers. Keep checking back for more updates!

Free Word Searches for all skill levels

These word searches can help children and teens focus their energy and sharpen their financial vocabulary.