Money Sense Activities

We are pleased to present some exciting Money Sense activities to promote financial literacy. Developed in partnership with Ireland State Savings.

Full details and resources coming soon.

In addition to the games shown below we will present an online Money Sense game for 8 – 12 years that can be played by all the class. For Transition Years we will also have a fun budgeting challenge. Details coming soon.

TY Budgeting Activity
School Level
Post-Primary
Age Group
12-16
Resources Type
Guide and Ideas, Team activity

TY Budgeting Activity

This budgeting exercise is designed to encourage young people to think about the cost of things, how to budget, the importance of saving and the importance of thinking about value for money when they are spending.
Screenshot of the first mission of the Maths Week Cake Sale
School Level
Primary
Age Group
08-10, 10-12
Resources Type
Games, Digital, Team activity

Maths Week Cake Sale

Maths Week Cake Sale! is a maths learning digital game designed for 3rd class up to 6th class. In this fun, interactive game, your class will work together to plan, organise and fundraise for a fantastic school event: a delicious cake sale!
Squirrel Game
School Level
Primary
Age Group
06-8
Resources Type
Games, Team activity

Squirrel Game

Squirrel! is a fun learning game for 1st & 2nd classes, highlighting the benefits of saving. The aim of the game is to gather acorns to survive the winter.
Shopping Spraoi Game
School Level
Primary
Age Group
10-12
Resources Type
Games, Team activity

Shopping Spraoi Game

Shopping Spraoi! is a maths learning game designed for 5th & 6th classes. The aim of the game is to cumulate points by buying items or saving.
Money Sense! Game
School Level
Primary
Age Group
10-12
Resources Type
Games, Team activity

Money Sense! Game

Money Sense! is a maths learning game for 5th & 6th classes, designed to improve counting skills and familiarise students with euro and cent cash amounts.