Count the coins
Ages 5 to 8Name: ____________ Date: ________
Add up the coins in each row and write the total.
Answers:
Free printable money worksheets for grown-ups to use with kids aged 5 to 12: count coins, sort needs and wants, split money into spend, save and give jars, shop with a budget and plan a savings goal. Press "New numbers" for a fresh set.
Needs and wants
Ages 5 to 10Name: ____________ Date: ________
A need is something you must have to live and be safe. A want is something nice to have. Tick one box for each thing.
| Thing | Need | Want |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking water | ☐ | ☐ |
| A video game | ☐ | ☐ |
| A warm coat for winter | ☐ | ☐ |
| Candy | ☐ | ☐ |
| A toothbrush | ☐ | ☐ |
| A new toy car | ☐ | ☐ |
| Medicine when you are sick | ☐ | ☐ |
| A movie ticket | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vegetables for dinner | ☐ | ☐ |
| Shoes that fit | ☐ | ☐ |
Draw or write one more need and one more want:
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________
For the grown-up: water, coat, toothbrush, medicine, vegetables and shoes are needs; the rest are wants. Some things can be both (shoes that fit are a need, a costly brand is a want). Talk about it together.
Spend, save, give
Ages 6 to 10Name: ____________ Date: ________
Each week the money is split into three jars. Fill in the missing amount.
| Week | Money you get | Save | Give | Spend |
|---|
My own jars: I get $______ . Save $______ , give $______ , spend $______ .
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Shopping with a budget
Ages 8 to 12Name: ____________ Date: ________
Prices at the pretend store:
Answers:
My savings goal
Ages 7 to 12Name: ____________ Date: ________
I am saving for: ______________________________
It costs: $__________
I can save $__________ each week.
Weeks I need = cost ÷ money each week = __________ weeks
Color one box each week you save. When every box you need is colored, you reached your goal!
For the grown-up: if the answer is not a whole number, round up (for example, $25 ÷ $4 = 6.25, so 7 weeks).
For grown-ups
Using these sheets
- Use real coins for the first sheet if you have them: touching and sorting coins helps young kids.
- There is no single right way to split money into jars. Let your child choose, then talk about the choice.
- Prices on these sheets are made up for practice and are not real store prices.
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What these worksheets are
Five free printable money worksheets for a parent, grandparent or teacher to use with a child. Each sheet fits on one page and has the answers at the bottom for the grown-up. Press "New numbers" for a fresh set of coin, jar and shopping problems, so you can print a new sheet each week.
The five sheets
- Count the coins (ages 5 to 8): add up pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.
- Needs and wants (ages 5 to 10): sort ten everyday things and talk about the ones that could be both.
- Spend, save, give (ages 6 to 10): fill in the missing jar when weekly money is split three ways.
- Shopping with a budget (ages 8 to 12): add prices, work out change and see how many items fit in a budget. The prices are made up for practice.
- My savings goal (ages 7 to 12): pick a goal, work out the weeks needed and color a box for each week saved.
Tips for using them
Keep it short and friendly: one sheet at a time is plenty. Use real coins when you can, let your child explain their answers, and connect the sheet to real life, such as a trip to the store or a birthday gift. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Money as You Grow pages suggest money activities for each age.
Frequently asked questions
Are these worksheets free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no ads and nothing to download: print straight from your browser or save as a PDF from the print window.
How do I print just one sheet?
Press "Print this sheet" under the sheet you want. "Print all sheets" prints the five sheets, one per page.
What ages are they for?
Ages 5 to 12. Each sheet shows the ages it suits; younger children can do the coin and needs-and-wants sheets with help.
Does the site collect anything about my child?
No. The sheets are made in your browser, nothing typed or written is sent anywhere, and there is no sign-up.
Sources
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