Why Teach finance at a young age?

We introduce children to world languages as early as kindergarten—some even earlier. So why not teach them the LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS, too?

By fourth and fifth grade, kids are already interacting with money. They’re making spending choices, launching small businesses—whether it’s a lemonade stand, selling bracelets, or negotiating an allowance raise. Teaching kids about income statements, debt, equity, and entrepreneurship at this stage isn’t about turning them into accountants. Finance encompasses much more than just numbers. It teaches critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. And yes—it can be fun!

If we remove the intimidation around Finance at an early age, more children may choose to study it as they get older, giving them knowledge and confidence that will benefit them in any career path.

Just as we teach science before kids become scientists and history before they become historians, we should equip them with financial knowledge before they face real-world money decisions. The goal isn’t complexity—it’s confidence.