“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.”
– Dr. Seuss
Recently, my family has been on a journey to being more responsible with our cash–budgeting, spending, saving, the whole nine. Since it wasn’t something that was particularly taught in school, I can be honest and say we had quite a rocky start.
Now that we’ve learned a lot more than what we started with, our next goal is to begin teaching our toddler about money. Not only would we be breaking generational curses when it comes to having poor money management skills, but we’d also be building upon her ever-evolving skills.
To do this, I rounded up a few books to begin reading to her in order to get the ball rolling!
Keep reading for more!
5 BOOKS ON MONEY TO ADD TO YOUR CHILD’S LIBRARY
- Amelia Bedilia Means Business: this book includes valuable, child-friendly information on earning money and how to start doing so in the smallest ways
- Jenny Found a Penny: this one covers the big deal in saving money, and is written in rhymes so it’s easy for kids and toddlers to understand! I also love that it’s interactive by way of having your child count coins on each page.
- One Cent, Two Cent, Old Cent New Cent: our beloved Dr. Suess gives a general money book, more so for introducing your child to money. The book includes the different ways money is used, a bit of its history, and other cool facts on the value of money around the world.
- Those Shoes: this children’s book is all about following a child on their quest in saving and budgeting their money for a new pair of shoes. It will definitely teach your kiddo the value of a dollar and the importance of saving for what they want.
- Dollars and Sense: this classic title teaches little ones about responsibility and money management. It’s another interactive book, as it includes a mock check book for children to practice in!
Getting ahead of the curve and teaching your children financial literacy is a sure-fire way in setting them up for success for years to come. Not only will they begin to learn about all things money, but they will also learn responsibility, math, self-control, decision making, and more!
On top of those benefits, your kid will also enhance their language and reading skills–win-win! Adding in a book on money here and there will make the introduction of a new concept seamless, and before you know it they’ll be eager to learn more.
Remember, there’s no pressure in teaching your child about money. Try starting with just one concept at a time, and building upon that as time goes on. Another thing to be mindful of is your own relationship with money and how your child(ren) observes you with it. Take what you’ve learned from the books on money and apply some of the ideas and concepts in your daily life.
The more your child is exposed to money, the greater the chances of them remembering and eventually incorporating that knowledge into their own routines (even if it’s something as small as starting a piggy bank).
When it comes to kids and money, keep it simple. Nurture and build on their abilities as they develop along the way and keep it fun!
Meet the Author:
Hey there! I’m Tayala Chenelle, a first-time millennial mom, blogger, and content creator. I launched my blog in September of 2019 while on maternity leave with my daughter, setting out to document our journey together to not only help other first-time mommies but also for memories and “cheat codes” for when she has children of her own.
With starting taylachenelle.com, my sole purpose is to help other women establish a healthy womanhood and motherhood balance in their daily lives. It truly takes a village to raise children, and I hope to be able to serve in others villages in any way that I can.
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