Next time you’re playing with your kids, look for simple learning opportunities.  Here are four fun ways to teach your kids about finances through play.

Tip #1
Create play money with your kids and play grocery store.  Give them a budget and see who can buy the most with their money.  This teaches them the value of a dollar.

Tip #2
Make a life map together.  Have your children cut out pictures of things they see in their future.  This might include college, buying a house or career goals.  Talk about the money that it will take to accomplish these things.

Tip #3
Play needs, wants and wishes.  Talk to your children about the differences in each of these categories.  This helps provide a good foundation for spending decisions.

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The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum has a brand new traveling exhibit that you won’t want to miss!  Blue Man Group – Making Waves is a 1,500 square foot exhibit, designed to bring science, art and music into a fun experience for kids.

Participants see, feel, hear and create sound in the fun-filled signature Blue Man style.  Using PVC piping kids learn about musical pitch, rhythm and melody.  It’s a fun exhibit that both children and parents alike will love.

The exhibit is open now through May 31.  Enterance to the exhibit is included with regular admission.  Cost is $6.50 for children and adults.  Admission is free for Grand Rapids Children Museum members and children under the age of two.  For more information visit www.grcm.org.

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