Did you set financial goals each year? Did you set up a budget for the year? Did you work through the process with your children also? I am sharing a money saving challenge for kids printable to help you teach your children to save all year long.
Print the Money Saving Challenge for Kids here.
See below for a few other money saving challenge for kids printables. I have included a few more versions below, including a blank schedule.
When we think of our personal finances and budgeting, we don’t always include our children in on the process. They may not need to know much at a young age, but you should at least start teaching and consider what you want them to learn throughout the years.
If your child gets any regular or sporadic income (allowance, gifts, babysitting, chores, lawn mowing), it’s important to start teaching them to break out the money between the following categories:
Save – Spend – Share
Because many people review their finances and make savings plans at the beginning of January, I will focus on Save.
Help them work through the process of how much they should save this year or for the next 52 weeks. There is no specific reason that your child has to start on January 1. I have created 3 different FREE PRINTABLE options for you. All 3 versions are included in both the rainbow design and navy stripe design.
Print the Children’s Savings Challenge for kids here. (The PDF includes all versions in one file.)
- Save $1.00 per week
- Start with saving $1.00 per week and increase to $4.00 per week
- Blank schedule. Fill in your own amount
It may be a great lesson in goal setting if you focus on the end result. Talk with your child about what they are saving for. There is a place on the printable to write it down.
Did you miss printing out a saving schedule for yourself? I have a few available for you to print:
52 Week Money Saving Challenge – Undated
52 Week Money Saving Challenge 2015 – Spread It Out
Give Up A Latte Saving Challenge
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Jenny says
I like this idea and printable not only for saving for something, but this could also be used for tithing. The child would see how much they are giving to others as well.
admin says
Yes! I agree. I am planning on creating a printable for tithing. It’s on my list of to-dos for creating printables. Thanks for your feedback!
Robin says
Thanks for sharing these! What a great way to get kids in a great lifelong positive habit!
admin says
Get them started early! ;) Thanks for reading.
Elizabeth says
So glad you joined us today! What a great idea – I love the idea of kids being involved in this type of thing – Excellent!
Elizabeth
http://www.allkindsofthingsblog.com
admin says
Yes, I feel it’s an important tool to share with them. Thanks for hosting the linkup!
Sharon Rowe says
Thanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home, I love saving and sometimes it is good to have a goal, but being able to add your own goals is important so thanks for sharing the different options so everyone can save.
Sarah says
This is such a great idea! I love it. I’ll be printing some of these this week. We just starting give our oldest a little change for his piggy bank for various extra chores around the house. I love the idea of starting now in teaching them to save. :) Thanks for linking up! http://www.sarahefrazer.com
admin says
I hope it works for you!!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
Great idea to help kids see the goals they are aiming for. Thanks for sharing with #SmallVictoriesSunday. Pinned to our linkup board.
admin says
Thanks, Tanya!
Daniela M Broderick says
I am looking for ideas for our church Achievement Day Girls. I love the idea of teaching them how to save money. Would I be able to print a copy for them or does each of their parent need to print their own? Thank you. Daniela