Money Wise Explorers: The First Money Adventure by Don D. Brown introduces financial literacy for kids ages 7–9 through stories, simple money examples, and activities families can explore together.

Why do we use money? What makes something worth saving for? How can children enjoy what they have while helping someone else?

Join Alex, Maya, and Tyler as they investigate everyday money questions with Dr. Lee and occasional guidance from Penny the Squirrel. From a school store and a bake sale to savings goals and digital-payment safety, these fictional adventures connect money lessons to choices children recognize.

Across 15 chapters, young readers explore how to:

·        Tell the difference between needs and wants.

·        Make simple spending choices and count what remains.

·        Save toward a goal and keep a basic money record.

·        Recognize situations that call for help from a trusted adult.

·        Consider how earning, spending, saving, and sharing affect others.

Worked examples, questions, drawing and writing prompts, a word guide, family conversations, and chapter answers support learning beyond the story. Activities can use pretend amounts, making participation possible without an allowance, smartphone, or bank account.

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Free companion Teachers Guide: Download lesson plans, printable activities, discussion questions, and assessments for Money Wise Explorers, ages 7–9. Get the free Teachers Guide.