Kids Financial Literacy Workshop (KFLW) | Thrive4Blacks

Kids Financial Literacy Workshop

Smart money habits start early.

Age-appropriate financial learning that helps children understand money, make thoughtful choices and build confidence through practical, engaging activities.

Children taking part in a learning activity — **Learning money through everyday choices.**Simple lessons become easier to remember when children can see, discuss and practise them.

Program

Kids Financial Literacy Workshop

Frequency

Quarterly

When

Feb • May • Aug • Nov

For

Children • Ages 4–14

Money made understandable.Children learn through examples, questions and activities they can relate to.

About the workshop

Financial confidence can begin long before adulthood.

The Kids Financial Literacy Workshop (KFLW) is Thrive4Blacks’ age-appropriate financial education program for children within the Thrivers’ Club.

Through simple explanations, interactive activities, games, conversations and practical examples, children begin to understand everyday money decisions and why good financial habits matter.

Age-appropriate learningFinancial ideas are introduced at a level that makes sense for children ages 4–14.

Hands-on experiencesActivities help children practise concepts instead of only hearing about them.

Healthy money habitsThe focus is on curiosity, confidence and better choices rather than complex financial theory.

Money skills for growing minds

Small lessons today can shape better choices tomorrow.

Depending on the workshop theme and age group, children may explore practical concepts they can recognize in everyday life.

Needs vs. Wants

Understand the difference between things we need and things we would simply like to have.

Saving Money

Learn why saving matters and how putting away small amounts can support future goals.

Smart Spending

Think before buying and understand that every purchase involves a choice.

Money Goals

Practise saving toward something meaningful instead of spending immediately.

Understanding Value

Explore where money comes from, what it represents and why different things have different costs.

Giving & Sharing

Understand that money can also be used to help others and support meaningful causes.

Children taking part in a practical activity — **Practice makes concepts real.**Use this for a money game, budgeting activity or hands-on exercise.

Facilitator engaging children — **Questions are part of learning.**Use this for a facilitator, discussion or small-group learning moment.

Children learning through an interactive activity

Learning through play & participation

Money lessons children can see, touch and remember.

KFLW sessions can include practical activities that make financial ideas easier to understand and more enjoyable to learn.

Money GamesSimple challenges that turn financial concepts into play.

StorytellingRelatable situations that help children understand choices.

Budget ExercisesAge-appropriate activities around planning and priorities.

Saving ChallengesPractical ways to practise patience and goal setting.

Role-PlayEveryday scenarios around spending, saving and decision-making.

Group DiscussionQuestions and conversations that build confidence around money.

What children gain

Confidence grows when children understand their choices.

KFLW supports practical financial understanding while helping children become more thoughtful, curious and comfortable discussing money.

Financial Knowledge

Build a stronger basic understanding of money and everyday financial concepts.

Saving Habits

Understand why saving matters and how small habits can support future goals.

Smarter Spending

Think more carefully about what to buy, when to wait and what matters most.

Money Confidence

Become more comfortable asking questions and talking about money-related decisions.

Decision-Making

Strengthen early problem-solving skills through practical financial choices.

Future Readiness

Build a foundation that can support better financial choices as children grow.

Child taking part in a learning activity — **Small choices. Big lessons.**Use this for a close-up or candid workshop moment.

Next Kids Financial Literacy Workshop

Start building strong money habits early.

KFLW runs as part of Thrive4Blacks’ quarterly financial literacy program on the third Saturday of February, May, August and November.

Saturday

November
2026

Quarterly • Third Saturday

Proposed Workshop Focus

My Money, My Choices

Next Workshop

ThemeMy Money, My Choices

TopicSaving, Spending & Needs vs. Wants

TargetChildren • Ages 4–14

TypeIn-Person

TimeTo Be Announced

LocationThrive4Blacks Activity Location • Surrey, BC

KFLW moments

Learning, participation and confidence in action.

This six-photo gallery uses a consistent 3:4 portrait ratio for a clean, polished look. Replace each image URL with real workshop photos as they become available.

KFLW gallery photo 1 — **Money made practical**Use for a hands-on activity photo.

KFLW gallery photo 2 — **Learning together**Use for a small-group learning moment.

KFLW gallery photo 3 — **Questions welcome**Use for a facilitator-participant interaction.

KFLW gallery photo 4 — **Smart choices**Use for a game, challenge or worksheet activity.

KFLW gallery photo 5 — **Confidence growing**Use for a candid or presentation moment.

KFLW gallery photo 6 — **Future-ready habits**Use for a closing group or celebration photo.

Who can participate?

Designed for children in the Thrivers’ Club.

KFLW is designed for children ages 4–14, with activities and financial concepts presented in age-appropriate ways so participants can learn at a level that makes sense for them.

Children ages 4–14

Children beginning to learn about saving and spending

Participants who enjoy games and hands-on learning

Families interested in building healthy money habits early

Growing financial confidence, one habit at a time.

Give your child an opportunity to learn about money, ask questions, practise smart choices and build financial confidence in an engaging environment.