Your Preschooler and Money Fact Sheet 98-86 Your Preschooler and Money Patricia A. Behal, Western Area Specialist, Family Resource Management Alice Crites, East Clark County Extension Educator Children learn about money from their parents How much your child knows about money may surprise you. They learn by watching what you do with money. You teach your child about money when you pay for things at the store. You teach your child about money when you write a check or use a credit card. You teach your child about money when you make a donation.
Children also learn by listening.
They learn how you feel about money by the words you use and by how your voice sounds. The look on your face when you talk about money also shows your feelings. By being aware of how your child learns about money from you, you can play an important role in teaching your child about money. Parents can teach children about earning, spending, saving, borrowing and sharing. Teach by saying let's play a game.