Welcome to Money Mystery Detectives
Standards-Aligned, Story-Based Curriculum That Builds Real-World Money Skills
Why Teach Money Skills Early?
Financial literacy isn’t just a high school subject anymore.
Studies show that kids start forming money habits as early as age 7.
That’s why Money Mystery Detectives was designed to give elementary and middle school students the real-world money skills they need to make smart decisions before bad habits start.
Whether it’s learning how to budget, save, or think critically about spending, our story-based approach makes financial education accessible, engaging, and fun for young learners.
How Money Mystery Detectives Works
Real-World Money Lessons Delivered Through Story and Exploration
Step 1:
Follow the Mystery
Students dive into story-driven lessons alongside Money Max and Penny Peyton—two young detectives solving real-world money mysteries.
Step 2:
Complete Interactive Missions
Through each mission, students learn key money skills like saving, budgeting, and making smart financial choices. Printable activities and real-life challenges keep learning hands-on.
Step 3:
Celebrate Progress
After each mission, students earn downloadable badges and completion certificates to mark their success and keep motivation high.
Why choose Money Mystery Detectives?
Money Mystery Detectives is an innovative, research-based financial literacy program for students in grades 3-12. Through interactive, story-based case files, your junior detective will explore real-world financial concepts, solve money mysteries, and earn certificates along the way

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