Adventures in Math
Real-world math and money activities for K–8
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD LESSONS
Check out these new lessons and activities.
Brand-New Middle Grade Game of Financial Choices
Follow the path to financial success!
Free Interactive Whiteboard Lesson for Grades 6-8: “Let’s Go Shopping!”
A fun, ready-to-go lesson on calculating sales tax!
Check Out These 30 Money Word Problems
Perfect for a daily warm-up for Grades 2 and 3!
Get These Free Virtual Money Manipulatives
Never sort your money manipulatives again!
LESSON PLANS
Easy-to-use lesson plans and practical worksheets.
Grades 6–8 Lessons
Calculating Sales Tax
Compare shopping costs by determining sales tax with this printable worksheet. Grades 6–8.
Finding the Better Buy
Make smart purchasing decisions by calculating costs and following a road-map activity. Grades 6–8.
Saving for Your Future
How does saving money help reach goals? This activity demonstrates how interest works. Grades 6–8.
Grades 3–5 Lessons
Money Matters
Explore ideas for earning money and career choices while learning key terms. Grades 3–5.
Plans and Goals
Learn the components of a budget and understand product pricing with a worksheet activity. Grades 3–5.
Smart Saving
Understand the differences between saving and investing and solve word problems. Grades 3–5.
Spending, Saving, and Giving
Why is keeping a budget and money records so important? Try this “using money wisely” activity. Grades 3–5.
Make a Difference
Create a persuasive, colorful poster to raise funds and support for charity. Grades 3–5.
Grades K–2 Lessons
Money Basics
Why do we need money? Identify bills and consider how money is used. Grades K–2.
Plans and Goals
Learn how money can be used and the best places to keep it with this printable. Grades K–2.
Money in Our Community
What are needs vs. wants? Learn about the exchange of money in the economy. Grades K–2.
Check out how these lesson plans support Common Core by grade. 
INTERACTIVE GAMES
These games help students gain financial literacy in a fun way.
The Road to Riches Game
A fun, ready-to-go lesson on calculating sales tax!Play this interactive board game to earn, save, and spend while traveling through town. Grades 3–5.
Bang for Your Buck Game
Move a shopping bag through the mall to make the best purchasing decisions. Grades 6–8.
The Piggy Bank Quiz
How do you use your money? Use this kid-friendly quiz to make money choices. Grades K–2.
Grades 3–5 Flash Cash Cards
Learn important money terms and switch to quiz mode to check knowledge.
Grades 6–8 Flash Cash Cards
Use budgeting and spending terms in real-world examples to make smart money choices.
More Resources for Teachers
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Why Don’t Kids Know Their Coins Anymore?
Remember the good old-fashioned piggy bank?
Our Favorite Resources for Teaching Money Skills
Use puzzles, piggy banks, grocery shopping, and more.
AT-HOME ACTIVITIES
Keep kids learning about money at home.
Whoa! Where Did My Allowance Go?
Build budgeting skills by making spending choices in this board game activity. Grades 6–8.
Let’s Go Grocery Shopping
Teach the basics of coins & bills by setting up an at-home store in the kitchen. Grades Pre-K–3.
Don’t Lose Your Money
Pick out the best places to keep money safe with this printable worksheet. Grades K–2.
Sort and Count Your Coins
Add up the value of money with spare change around the house and this handy printable. Grades K–5.
Making “Cents” of Prices
What is the value of money? Practice counting out cash to pay for household items. Grades K–8.
Making Money
How can money be earned? Work through this worksheet of questions. Grades 3–5.
Profit Parade
Calculate the profit on various items sold and practice budgeting with this printable. Grades 3–5.
Dollar Dilemmas
Practice money skills and use key terms to solve math word problems. Grades 3–5.
Using Money Wisely
What is the smartest way to use money? Work through real-world examples. Grades 3–5.
Calculate the Cost
Extend math learning at home by calculating sales tax, discounts, and more. Grades 3–8.
Spend, Save, and Give
Understand three key savings goals with this simple money planner. Grades 3–8.
Family Math Challenge
Which is the best deal? Calculate sales tax with this family road trip worksheet activity. Grades 3–8.
What Does It Cost?
Understand the cost of household items with conversation starters and a fill-in expense table. Grades 3–8.
Figure Out the Sales Tax
Practice using percentages and mental math to figure out the total cost of items. Grades 6–8.
Saving With a Purpose
Complete a mission to help a club save enough money for a community project. Grades 6–8.
Road Map to the Better Buy
Follow the road-map worksheet and choose the best buy along the trip. Grades 6–8.
Worth the Bucks?
Drive the car conversation by talking about alternatives, purchasing, and more. Grades 9–12.
FAMILY RESOURES
These are great tools to share with families in your newsletter.
Watch Kids & Money Video
We’re talking about the money talk! Give your kids the tools they need to understand money at an early age. Grades K–8.
Read Family Magazine
Get ideas for starting the money conversation to build responsible spenders and savers. Grades K–8.
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