Financial Literacy Course for Children and Teens

Helping children and teenagers develop smart money habits for life

Course Overview

Financial literacy is one of the most important life skills children and teenagers need today, yet many grow up without understanding how money works, how to manage it wisely, or how to make responsible financial decisions.

The Financial Literacy Course for Children and Teens at Empower Kidz & Teenz Academy is a structured, age-appropriate online financial literacy course designed to teach children and teenagers essential money skills in a simple, practical, and engaging way.

This course equips children with healthy financial habits, wise decision-making skills, and confidence in handling money — now and in the future.

Who This Financial Literacy Course Is For

♥Children aged 6–12

♥Teenagers aged 13–19

♥Parents looking for financial literacy for children

♥Families who want to teach money management to teens

♥Parents searching for a trusted online financial literacy course

How the Course Works

📘 Self-paced online financial literacy course

🎥 Short, engaging video lessons

📝 Practical activities and reflection questions

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-guided discussion prompts

🎯 Age-appropriate content for children and teens

 

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Course Modules (Overview)

This course includes 40+ structured lessons, with videos, activities, and reflection prompts, including:

Understanding Money

Helping children understand what money is, where it comes from, and how it is used.

Teaching children to prioritise essential needs and make wise spending decisions.

Helping children develop intentional saving habits and plan for future goals.

Teaching the connection between work, effort, responsibility, and money earned.

Helping children plan, manage, and track money confidently.

Developing smart spending habits and avoiding impulsive or wasteful choices.

Building character through generosity, stewardship, and caring for others.

Introducing simple investment concepts and long-term financial thinking in an age-appropriate way.

Sample Lesson Preview: Needs vs Wants

Sample Activity Preview:

Imagine you have £10.

Read the items below and answer the questions.

◊Lunch for the day – £4

◊Water – £1

◊Toy – £6

◊Candy – £2

  1. Which items are needs?

  2. Which items are wants?

  3. If you must buy your needs first, what can you still afford with the money left?

 Write your answers in the comment box.

Reflection Question:

How did choosing needs first help you make a better money decision?

Sample Quiz Preview

Question 1:
If you receive £10, which option shows a need?

A. New toy

B. Snacks

C. School shoes ✅

D. Game credits


Question 2:
Why is saving money important?

A. To spend it all later

B. To have money for future needs ✅

C. To show off

D. To lose interest


Question 3:
Which habit helps you manage money wisely?

A. Buying things immediately

B. Planning before spending ✅

C. Spending without thinking

D. Copying friends

Why Financial Literacy for Children Matters

Children who learn financial literacy early:

Make better money decisions as teenagers

Develop discipline and responsibility

Avoid common financial mistakes later in life

Grow into confident, financially aware adults

This course lays a strong financial foundation that supports long-term success.

Part of the Complete Life Skills Bundle

This financial literacy course is included in the Complete Life Skills Bundle, alongside other essential life skills courses such as leadership, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, purpose discovery, and more.