Helping Others
Watch Elmo learn about different ways to help others in his community.
There are plenty of ways kids can help others without spending money. They can donate some of the money they save, or they can give away outgrown, gently used clothes and toys. They can also share their time and talents. Find opportunities in your community, such as volunteering together at a local park for a cleanup day, collecting food for a food drive, or donating blankets to animal shelters.
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.
