Big Money Minds:Smart Choices
& Simple Economics
Money Is a Tool We Learn to Use
at Big Kids Academy
The Big Kids Academy Standard:
Ages: 8–12 year olds
Duration: 4 Classes, 40 minutes each
Format: Live Interactive Zoom Sessions
Understanding Money Through
Real Life & Decision-Making
Interactive Financial Literacy Course for Kids
In Big Money Minds, kids explore what money is, how it moves, and how people use it in everyday life. Through games, discussion, pretend play, and hands-on activities, children learn about earning, saving, spending, and sharing in a way that feels clear, practical, and empowering.
Kids practice thinking critically about needs versus wants, making thoughtful decisions, and understanding how businesses and exchanges work. Concepts are introduced through real-life examples kids recognize from allowance and shopping to running a simple business helping them feel confident and capable around money.
Each class supports kids in building early financial awareness, responsibility, and decision-making skills that grow with them over time.
The 4-Class Money Journey:
Class 1: What Is Money?
Kids explore what money is, why it exists, and how people use it to trade and make choices.
Class 2: Needs vs. Wants
We learn to identify needs and wants and practice making thoughtful decisions with limited resources.
Class 3: Saving, Spending & Sharing
Children explore different ways people use money and why planning and balance matter.
Class 4: How Businesses Work
Kids discover how simple businesses operate from creating an idea to selling a product or service.
Course Total
$160.00
Course Start Dates
Big Kids Academy: Big Money Minds FAQ
No prior knowledge is required.
This course introduces financial concepts in an age-appropriate, accessible way, using examples kids already understand.
Big Money Minds is an exploratory, real-life learning experience focused on understanding money as a tool, not memorizing financial terms or formulas.
Understand how money is used in everyday life.
Practice decision-making and critical thinking.
Learn about saving, spending, and sharing responsibly.
Build awareness of how businesses and exchanges work.
Gain confidence talking about money and choices.
The course consists of 4 weekly sessions, each lasting exactly 40 minutes. We have found this to be the perfect "Active Engagement" window long enough to dive deep into nutrition, but short enough to keep every child focused and energized.
To keep our classroom a safe, private, and high-energy space for all children, we do not provide recordings. However, you can log in to our live Zoom sessions from any device, anywhere—so you never have to miss the fun!
We suggest the age range as a guide, but we know that parents know their children best! Our classes are designed so that each age group takes away different levels of understanding. No matter their age, they will learn at their own pace and find something fascinating. If you feel your child is ready to join the course, they are more than welcome.
We want you to feel confident joining the club! We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the start date. If after the first session you feel it isn't the right fit, we offer a partial refund of $80. After that point, refunds are no longer available as your child's seat is reserved