Smart Spenders Worksheet Pack One | Kids Financial Literacy (Ages 5–8)

Help your child build money confidence — one fun, thoughtful activity at a time.
This 10-page printable pack is part of GreenPath Finance Academy’s hands-on financial literacy series, designed to introduce young learners to smart money habits, values-based decision-making, and real-life financial skills in a way that’s fun, age-appropriate, and purposeful.

Whether you're homeschooling, supplementing at home, or teaching in a co-op or microschool, this pack provides the perfect starting point for financial education that actually matters.

✅ What’s Included (10 Printable Pages):

1. Coloring Page – U.S. Coins & Bills
   Visual guide to pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollar coins, and bills ($1–$100)

2. Matching Game – Coins to Values
   Interactive matching to reinforce coin recognition and value

3. Cut & Paste: Needs vs. Wants
   Visual decision-making activity to help kids differentiate necessities from fun extras

4. Visual Math: What Can I Buy With $5?
   Real-world scenarios that teach kids to compare prices and make budget-friendly decisions

5. Color by Number – Coin Edition
   Combines money recognition with creative fun

6. Savings Goal Tracker – “What Are YOU Saving For?”
   Drawing and reflection activity with visual goal-setting prompts

7. Sort & Categorize – Save, Spend, Give Jars
   Teaches kids how to divide money intentionally across three key categories

8. Mini Story: Ben and the Lemonade Loan
   Engaging, illustrated story that introduces early lessons on borrowing, promises, and responsibility

9. Money Math: Coin Count Challenge
   Counting and value-building exercise using coins to solve basic money problems

10. Bonus Prompts + Parent Tips
    Light parent instructions and conversation starters to extend learning at home

🎯 Key Concepts Taught:

• Saving, spending, donating

• Making choices with limited money

• Identifying U.S. coins and bills

• Needs vs. wants

• Borrowing and repaying

• Setting and tracking goals

• Critical thinking and real-world readiness

🧠 Perfect For:

• Homeschool curriculum

• Co-op lesson plans

• Microschool financial literacy units

• After-school enrichment

• Summer learning

• Parents seeking meaningful screen-free activities

🌿 The GreenPath Difference

We go beyond piggy banks and pennies. Every activity is infused with real-world application, age-appropriate values, and sustainability awareness — helping your child grow into a capable, conscious money manager.

📎 Product Details:

• Digital download: PDF format

• 10 pages included

• Black-and-white, printer-friendly design

• Instant access after purchase

• Best for ages 5–8 / K–2nd Grade (but flexible based on ability)