Teaching children basic financial skills can help them become more responsible with money. As part of our initiatives to improve financial literacy among young people, the Danske Bank Group has developed Moneyville, a fun, educational Web site for 5- to 9-year-olds.
Even young children can learn basic lessons about money. They see their parents using money and buying things every day, and from an early age they are also saving, buying and earning money on their own.
In Moneyville, 5- to 9-year-olds can learn about the value of money, about earning and saving, about prioritising their spending, and about making income and expenses balance.
While playing, children complete various fun, educational tasks to earn money and make their own decisions about how they want to spend or save it. When they have finished playing the game, they receive a diploma.
Children can enjoy playing Moneyville on their own, but we encourage parents to introduce the game to them and discuss it with them. The parents’ section provides tips and advice on how to teach children about money.
Moneyville is entirely free of marketing, logos, colour schemes and the like that could be associated with the Danske Bank Group.
Teaching material included
To accompany the Web site, we have also developed teaching materials for pupils aged 5 to 7 and pupils aged 8 and 9. The material is of course adapted to the school curriculum.
In developing Moneyville, we drew upon the knowledge of experts in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to ensure its appropriateness and educational relevance for the intended age group.
Jerome Morrissey, Director, NCTE:
“Young people have an affinity with technology which is highly interactive and individual. In Moneyville we have a quality learning environment that utilises interactive resources to facilitate the development of financial literacy and independent learning skills. I am pleased to support the development of a digital learning resource for children that compares favourably in terms of quality with commercial recreational products.”
Read endorsements from other experts about the Web site.
Moneyville is the first children’s Web site to be developed by the Danske Bank Group. The first phase was intended for children 5-7 years old. In 2009, Moneyville was expanded with a section for children aged 8 and 9. At the end of 2009, the Group will launch a new site for young people aged 10 to 15.
Last updated/revised on April 28, 2009