Saving for Something Special

Money Life Skills for Kids (Ages 7-9)

Saving helps kids turn wishes into goals.
At Shiminly, we believe that learning to save money early helps children build confidence and lifelong financial skills. This self-paced financial literacy lesson teaches kids how to save for something special by setting goals, making smart choices, and understanding how money adds up over time. Designed for children ages 7 to 9, the course supports parents and teachers in introducing healthy money habits, goal setting, and responsible decision-making at school and at home.

Core Skill

Self-Awareness and Adaptability

Designed For

Ages 7-9





Duration

60 minutes

Who It’s For

This lesson is designed for children ages 7 to 9 who are beginning to learn about money, saving, and goal setting. It is ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschool programs looking to introduce basic financial literacy skills, including saving for a goal, making thoughtful spending choices, and building patience over time. The course fits well in elementary classrooms, after-school programs, and at-home learning environments that support early money management and responsible decision-making skills.

What’s Included

Real-life scenarios & quizzes

Reflection journals & tools

Final assessment & certificate

Downloadable glossary & reference sheet

Why This Matters

Learning how to save money at a young age helps children build strong financial habits that last a lifetime. For children ages 7 to 9, this lesson explains why saving for something special is important and shows how small choices can lead to big goals. By learning basic money skills like patience, planning, and goal setting, kids gain confidence in making smart decisions, while parents and teachers can support healthy financial literacy and responsible money habits both in the classroom and at home.

Ready to Turn a Wish Into a Plan?

Learn at your own pace with fun, real-life activities that teach children how to save money for something special. This engaging lesson helps kids understand simple financial concepts, set savings goals, and make thoughtful choices about money at school, at home, or anywhere real-life learning happens.
In this course, students will:
  • Learn what it means to save money and why saving for something special matters
  • Discover how to set a simple savings goal and stay motivated over time
  • Understand how everyday choices can help money grow little by little
  • Build independence through stories, games, sorting activities, and drawing
  • Finish the lesson with practical tools that support patience, planning, and confident money choices at home and at school
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