DIY Kids Money Banks

Teaching kids at home how to divide their money is one of the best things we can do right now. These DIY Kids Money Banks are a fun way to do that.

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DIY Kids Money Banks

With everything going on in the world today, now is the most important time to teach them about money. DIY Kids Savings Jars is just a baby step into the world of learning how to save money. Raise your kids in the way they should go, teach them to save. The DIY Give, Save, and Spend containers are super easy to make and a fun activity while being quarantined.

DIY Money Jar Supplies

Empty food containers of various sizes with lids
Sheets craft paper with designs
Colored card stock paper
Letter Stickers
Hot Glue Gun/Glue
Scissors

How to Make a Piggy Bank at Home

1. First cut each piece of design paper to the size of each container to wrap around it.

2. Wrap the paper around each container and glue down edge.

3. With your scissors, cut a small rectangular hole into each plastic lid, large enough to fit coins into.

4. Cut small round pieces of the design paper out to fit onto each plastic lid, glue on each lid, and cut through the paper to make an opening where your hole is in the lid.

5. Now cut 3 rectangle size shapes out of the colored cardstock paper. Make sizes of your choice based on each container size.

6. Using the letter stickers, spell out the words: Save, Spend, Give. Put one word on each rectangle paper.

7. Glue each word paper to a container of your choice.

8. Finally, just snap the lids on and you’re ready to start filling with money! Great way to teach kids money handling skills!

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