Activities and games
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October 28, 2022
Growing your savings
Help your child learn about setting financial goals. Use a plant diagram to visually track their progress to save up for a special item. -
February 18, 2022
Canada and the global economy
Explore Canada’s connections to the global economy. Adjust timelines and filters in our online game to view historical data of gross domestic product, trade, foreign investment and immigration. -
February 18, 2022
Your role in the Canadian economy
Play our game to discover how your economic profile compares with those of other Canadians. Explore population and employment data and spending habits across different regions. -
October 21, 2021
Needs or wants? That is the question!
Determine if something is a want or a need by sorting a stack of cards featuring different expenses. Use this hands-on activity to sharpen decision-making skills and financial literacy. -
June 15, 2021
Pirate treasure
Have fun making pirate coins based on historical examples from our collection and create your very own treasure chest. -
November 27, 2020
Printable play money
Practise counting and making change with Canadian money. Print, cut and use our realistic play money to practise saving, spending and recognizing coins and bank notes. -
November 23, 2020
Making sense of currencies
Convert different global currencies using cross-multiplication and mental math. This worksheet introduces students to global e-commerce and exchange rates. -
October 28, 2020
The economics of suppertime
Prepare a meal while factoring in a balanced budget and a balanced meal. This meal-planning activity is great for building healthy eating and financial habits. -
July 7, 2020
The art of guilloche
Explore the art of guilloche. This technique was used to make symmetrical patterns on Canadian bank notes. -