Discover the "why" behind smart money management through engaging lessons designed for children and families
"The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down."
— Proverbs 21:20Hi there! I'm Tucker, and I'm excited to be your guide on this financial learning adventure! At Mark's Money, we have great calculators and tools to help you with money math. But here at the Learning Center, we're going to dive deeper into the "why" behind these principles.
Understanding why these financial concepts work will help you make better decisions, teach others, and build a strong foundation for your financial future. Each lesson is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to manage money wisely!
Whether you're a parent teaching your child, a teacher guiding your classroom, or a young person wanting to learn, these lessons will help you understand the powerful principles behind smart money management.
In-depth explanations of financial principles
Practical scenarios kids can relate to
Discussion questions and activities
Click on any lesson to learn the principles behind smart money management
Discover why starting early makes money grow exponentially and how time becomes your greatest financial ally
Start LessonLearn the psychology and mathematics behind budgets and how they give you control over your financial future
Start LessonExplore how debt works, why interest rates matter, and how to avoid the debt trap that catches many people
Start LessonUnderstand why humans struggle to save, how to overcome these challenges, and build lasting saving habits
Start LessonLearn to distinguish needs from wants, understand opportunity cost, and make purchases that truly matter
Start LessonMaster the art of setting achievable financial goals and creating actionable plans to reach them
Start LessonDiscover how earning works, what makes skills valuable, and how to increase your earning potential
Start LessonLearn why generosity matters, how giving benefits both giver and receiver, and building a giving mindset
Start LessonUnderstand what investing means, how it differs from saving, and why it's important for long-term wealth
Start LessonAdditional materials for parents and educators
Structured lesson plans for each topic with learning objectives, activities, and discussion questions for classroom or home use.
Download and print worksheets that reinforce lesson concepts with exercises, scenarios, and reflection questions.
Conversation starters and thought-provoking questions to engage children in meaningful discussions about money.
Hands-on activities and games that make learning about money fun and memorable for kids of all ages.
Curated list of age-appropriate books and resources to supplement financial education at home or school.
Access our interactive calculators at marks.money to apply what you've learned in the lessons.
Learn with Tucker is the educational companion to Mark's Money, designed to help children understand the fundamental principles behind smart money management. While our calculator tools at marks.money help with the math, this learning platform explains the "why" behind these concepts.
Our curriculum is built on sound financial principles rooted in biblical wisdom and proven financial practices. We believe that understanding money management from a young age sets children up for a lifetime of financial success and generosity.
Each lesson is carefully crafted to be engaging, age-appropriate, and practical. We use real-world examples, thought-provoking questions, and interactive elements to help concepts stick. Whether you're a parent teaching your own children or an educator working with a classroom, these lessons provide the foundation for financial literacy.
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?"
— Luke 14:28