The research-backed path to financial confidence
Science-based financial literacy curriculum for ages 4-18. Built on decades of research from Piaget, Vygotsky, Stanford's Marshmallow Experiment, and Cambridge University studies.
Kiddonomics serves families and educators committed to building financial confidence in the next generation
Equip your children with essential money skills through play-based learning at home. Our curriculum makes financial conversations natural and age-appropriate.
Implement research-backed financial literacy in your classroom. Complete lesson plans, activities, and assessments aligned with educational standards.
Integrate comprehensive financial education into your homeschool curriculum. Flexible, self-paced learning with clear milestones and progress tracking.
Developmentally appropriate financial education tailored to each cognitive stage
Introduction to money concepts through play, stories, and hands-on activities. Learn to identify coins, understand earning through effort, and practice delayed gratification.
Develop budgeting basics, understand interest and growth, explore entrepreneurship through kid-friendly ventures, and learn the value of charitable giving.
Master financial planning, understand compound interest and investment basics, explore banking systems, and develop critical consumer skills.
Prepare for adult financial life with credit management, investment portfolios, tax basics, college financing strategies, and career financial planning.
A glimpse into our youngest learners' journey through financial concepts
Learn to identify coins and bills through interactive games, sorting activities, and treasure hunts.
Understand that money comes from work through age-appropriate chores and reward systems.
Practice patience and waiting with savings jars and goal-setting activities inspired by Stanford research.
Distinguish between essential items and fun purchases through stories and decision-making games.
Discover the joy of helping others and basic charitable concepts through community activities.
Engage with store simulations, money matching games, and interactive digital activities.
A complete financial literacy ecosystem designed for lasting impact
A full year of carefully sequenced activities covering all five financial pillars
Worksheets, games, and hands-on materials you can use at home or in the classroom
Engaging videos, animations, and digital games that reinforce key concepts
Monitor development with milestone checklists and achievement badges
Detailed facilitation notes and conversation starters for every lesson
Access to our community forum and monthly live Q&A sessions with experts
Flexible, bite-sized lessons that fit into your busy life
Introduce the week's concept through an engaging story or real-world scenario (10-15 minutes)
Practice the concept through games, crafts, or role-playing scenarios (20-30 minutes)
Discuss what was learned and apply it to real-life situations (15-20 minutes)
Total weekly time commitment: 45-65 minutes spread across three sessions. Perfect for busy families and adaptable to any schedule.
Our curriculum is built on decades of peer-reviewed research in cognitive development and behavioral economics
Jean Piaget (1896-1980) • Developmental Psychology
Our age-specific curricula align with Piaget's stages of cognitive development—from concrete operational thinking in younger children to formal operational reasoning in teens. We introduce financial concepts when children are developmentally ready to grasp them.
Key Insight: Children learn best when concepts match their cognitive capabilities. Abstract concepts like compound interest are introduced only when teens develop abstract reasoning skills.
Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934) • Social Development Theory
Our scaffolded learning approach leverages Vygotsky's ZPD—the sweet spot between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance. Parent and teacher facilitation guides ensure optimal support.
Key Insight: Learning accelerates when children work slightly beyond their current ability with appropriate guidance. Our activities are designed for this optimal challenge level.
Walter Mischel (1960s-1980s) • Stanford University
The famous study on delayed gratification showed that children who could wait for a larger reward demonstrated better life outcomes. Our curriculum systematically builds this critical skill through age-appropriate saving and goal-setting activities.
Key Insight: Delayed gratification is trainable, not fixed. Children who practice waiting for rewards develop stronger self-control and financial discipline.
University of Cambridge (2013) • Habit Formation Research
Groundbreaking research revealed that money habits are formed by age 7. This finding underscores the critical importance of early financial education. Our Foundation Years (ages 4-6) program targets this crucial window.
Key Insight: Financial habits established in childhood persist into adulthood. Starting early creates a foundation for lifelong financial wellbeing.
Every lesson, activity, and milestone in Kiddonomics is grounded in peer-reviewed research. We don't guess—we build on decades of scientific evidence about how children learn and develop financial capabilities.
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