How to Make Financial Literacy Fun This Summer
05/19/2025
How to Make Financial Literacy Fun This Summer
Summer is all about fun, freedom, and soaking up the sunshine—but it can also be a perfect time to teach kids and teens important financial lessons in creative ways. At Clinton Savings Bank, we believe learning about money should be exciting and empowering for all ages. Here are a few ways to make financial literacy fun this summer:
1. Turn Allowance into a Game
Instead of simply handing out allowance, turn it into a money management challenge! Help your kids divide their earnings into three jars: Spend, Save, and Give. Encourage them to set small goals and track their progress visually. You can even match their savings to motivate them!
2. Host a Mini “Market Day”
Let kids create and “sell” homemade crafts, snacks, or services (like pet-sitting or car washes) to family members or neighbors. This teaches basic entrepreneurship, pricing, and budgeting in a real-world setting—and it’s fun!
3. Use Summer Reading to Build Money Skills
Check your local library for age-appropriate books on saving, spending, and money choices. Pair it with a reward system—like earning a small treat or outing after completing each book.
4. Plan a Family Budget Night
Include your kids or teens in planning a summer activity—like a day trip or backyard BBQ—using a set budget. Let them help compare costs, look for deals, and make choices. It’s a practical and empowering way to learn real-life money management.
Stop by any of our branch locations or visit clintonsavings.com to learn more about our youth banking options.