The Survival Guide for Money Smarts is a great starting book for upper elementary and middle school students to build their knowledge of what money is, how to earn it, save it, spend it and donate it wisely. The book starts by helping kids define their short term, long term, and really long term goals and prioritize them. Then, the book dives into ways to make money, how to budget, tips for being a smart and mindful consumer, and how to understand banking, borrowing, saving, and investing.

The Survival Guide for Money Smarts builds a solid foundation of financial literacy skills that will serve kids well into their future.

I will admit, I did not read this book cover to cover. But though my skimming I found the information interesting and helpful. I think it lays a nice groundwork for teaching kids about money.