In another lesson we learned there are a few areas of focus to help preschool children learn about money: 1) Money can be used to buy things.  2) Learn how to identify money – dollars and coins. 3) Learn how to count money. 4) Learn to save and spend a small amount of money for inexpensive items that are very important to the child.

There is already some good articles on the internet about the best ways to teach preschoolers about money. Click on the links below to learn more:

Five Money Lessons for Preschoolers 

How to Introduce Money to Preschoolers 

Economics for Preschoolers

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers about Money

How to Explain Money Problems to Your Preschooler 

Teaching Preschoolers About Money 

Here is a short video that helps adults understand how to introduce money to preschoolers:

How to Introduce Money to Preschoolers

Here is a great Sesame Street magazine (PDF) called Talking Cents for Pre-School. Click on the link below to download the magazine (WARNING: The PDF file is large so it will take a while to download – be patient!)

Talking Cents for Pre-School

Here are some existing online games that you can use to help teach money basics to the preschooler(s) in your life:

Nickjr Money Games

Chinese New Year Coin Catch 

Blue’s Counting Cash Register 

Do you have other suggestions to help preschoolers learn about the basics of money?