Real Money Skills. Done‑For‑You Lessons. Lifelong Confidence.
Give Your Child the Financial Gut‑Check They’ll Use for Life
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Summary
What If Your Kids Could Learn Money Skills on Their Own
Without You Becoming a Teacher?
Introducing the Live Skills Money: Academy Home Edition
the done‑for‑you financial literacy program kids actually enjoy and parents trust.
Empowers ages 9–13 with real-world money habits, confidence, and independence.
structured, self‑paced, and ready to go.
Our brand-new Academy Home Edition gives kids ages 9–13 a hands-on, practical crash course in financial literacy
Fun, flexible, and ready when you are.
What Makes It Different:
- Kid-Approved, Parent-Easy: Designed so kids can follow it on their own—or go deeper with Deb’s optional live support.
- Real Skills They’ll Actually Use: Budgeting, saving, needs vs. wants, decision-making, and more.
- No Lectures or Boring Worksheets: Engaging activities, printable tools, and fun bonuses that make money skills stick.
- Flexible & Self-Paced: Do it every day or stretch it over the summer. Fits your schedule, your way.
MORE ABOUT ME
Deb Kierstead
Deb Kierstead is a passionate youth educator and homeschooling mother of four, with over 27 years of experience teaching and inspiring students of all ages. A lifelong advocate for joyful, engaging learning, Deb specializes in creating programs that spark curiosity and build real-world skills.
She’s been a leader in the homeschool community—designing and teaching high school courses, leading drama productions, and running youth hockey programs. Her signature “Live Skills” classes, including Live Skills Money and Live Skills Money Jr., help kids and teens build essential financial literacy through fun, hands-on learning.
Deb believes learning should be positive, practical, and playful—and she brings that energy into every classroom, co-op, and curriculum she creates.
What is Included:
12-Week Program - Each Class Packs A Month's Worth Of Skills:
- Budgeting
- Needs vs. Wants
- Earning Money
- Goal Setting
- Interest, Debt, & Investing
- Taxes & Insurance
- Smart Money Choices
Included For All 12 Months:
- Step By Step Guidance
- Points Tracker
- Worksheets
- Games
- Supply lists
- Videos
- Flyers
- Resources
The program builds confidence and independence around money setting kids up for lifelong financial success.
They don’t just learn what to do with money...they gain the skills and mindset to manage money wisely, now and in the future
EDUCATOR TESTIMONIALS
Designed by a Teacher. Loved by Families. Built to Stick.
Trusted by homeschool co-ops, private schools, and afterschool programs nationwide
~Kim, Homeschool Parent of two (10 & 7)
~Brigette V., Christian Private School Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! The Academy is fully “grab-and-go.” Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a homeschool parent with no finance background, everything is laid out step-by-step. You’ll feel confident guiding your students through each lesson.
Not at all. This course starts at the very beginning—no prior knowledge needed. We introduce every concept in a way that’s age-appropriate and easy to grasp for kids ages 9–13.
Yes. The full curriculum is included—lesson plans, activities, worksheets, teacher guides, and bonus materials. For some lessons, you’ll need basic classroom items like:
- Scissors
- Dice
- Calculator
- Pencil & Eraser
- Printed Worksheets (ready to print and go)
Everything else is included digitally and organized for easy prep.
Very little! Most lessons require minimal prep—just printing and gathering a few supplies. Each lesson comes with clear instructions so you can feel ready in minutes, not hours.
Live Skills Money: Academy includes 12 engaging lessons, each designed to take about 45–60 minutes. Perfect for once-a-week co-op classes or twice-weekly classroom sessions. You can also stretch it out or speed it up to fit your group’s pace.
Yes! The activities and discussions are flexible for mixed-age groups (especially ages 9–13). Younger students can focus on the basics, while older kids can go deeper into the decision-making and money challenges.
program?
Absolutely! It’s been designed to work in all three settings—with flexible group-based activities, discussion prompts, and print-and-go worksheets. Great for co-ops, homeschools, enrichment classes, afterschool clubs, and more.
The licence is for one school year. Once you purchase the curriculum, you can use it for one school year.
The Academy covers 12 core money concepts including:
- Budgeting
- Needs vs. Wants
- Saving & Debt
- Interest
- Setting Goals
- Insurance & Taxes
- …and more, all taught in a way that’s fun, hands-on, and practical.
