Home / Our Plan / Family Fun Teach your children the value of money and saving with these fun activities and tips. A Fun Family Activity Book  Send an Electronic Greeting Card Give the Gift of Education Reading That's Right on the Money On The Road To Fiscal Fun: Roadtrip Ideas Lemonade Anyone? Small Business Means Big Profits for Kids A Fun Family Activity Book (PDF, 2.4MB) Includes coloring page, maze, word search and savings activity page. (Grades K-3) Send one of our fun ecards A variety of unique designs are available. Give the Gift of Education Print the certificate, add a personal message and present to your loved one for any special occasion. Any Occasion: Low-resolution version (PDF, 183KB) High-resolution version (PDF, 921KB) Happy Hanukkah: Low-resolution version (PDF, 192KB) High-resolution version (PDF, 922KB) Merry Christmas: Low-resolution version (PDF, 194KB) High-resolution version (PDF, 921KB) Kwanzaa: Low-resolution version (PDF, 194KB) High-resolution version (PDF, 921KB) Reading That's Right On The Money For younger children: (12 and under) Growing Money: A Complete Investing Guide for Kids By Gail Karlitz A fun book that teaches children how to save and invest money. For teenagers: (13 and up) Complete Idiot's Guide to Money for Teens By Susan Shelly Teaches teens how to get money, save it and invest it, budget it, spend it wisely, and keep track of it. For you: Allowance Magic: Turn Your Kids Into Money Wizards By David McCurrach Gives you the tools you need to teach your kids about money and money management as you help them develop the habits of saving and sharing. To get these helpful books, visit your local library or bookstore. On The Road To Fiscal Fun Next road trip, why not go somewhere different and learn something new? Here are some cool places to learn about money - in cool cities to explore. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington D.C. and Fort Worth Watch millions of dollars being printed! Tours take you through the various steps of the money-printing process, beginning with blank sheets of paper and ending with wallet-ready bills. Federal Reserve Bank of New York View the gold vault and find out how the Fed stores and protects billions of dollars in gold. Or check out: "Drachmas, Doubloons and Dollars: The History of Money." This exhibit marks the first time the American Numismatic Society's most valuable coins and metal have been brought together for the public to view. There are also Federal Reserve Banks in  Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Richmond, St. Louis and San Francisco - each with their own unique educational resources that you can share with your loved ones. The United States Mint Learn about the current state of coin production as well as the fascinating history of the Mint. Tours are available at no charge at both the Denver and Philadelphia locations. Small Business Means Big Profits for Kids Want kids to learn the value of a dollar? Help them earn it themselves. Here are a few ideas: For ages 5-10 For ages 10+ Water plants Make greeting cards Wash cars Collect recycling Pet sit/baby sit Tutor/teach Mow lawns Teach swimming PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Get it here.

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