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.
School Level
Primary, Post-Primary
Age Group
08-10, 10-12, 12-16, Adults
Resources Type
Posters and booklet
Irish Times Maths Week Poster 2025
Irish Times Maths Week Poster 2025 Published on 14 OctoberThis Maths Week Poster is available with the Irish Times on 14 October 2025. Puzzle solutions will be released on this page at 12 noon. One side contains puzzles and games to give your brain a good workout and the reverse
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
School Level
Primary
Age Group
08-10, 10-12
Resources Type
Riddle and Puzzle
D17 – Shopping
ShoppingBack to ResourcesThree hungry elves are looking longingly at a cookie, a wrap and an ice cream. They empty their pockets and count the money they have. What could they buy altogether? How much more do they need to buy the three items they want? Download a paper version at