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
No. Live Skills Money Academy: Home Edition is designed for parents, caregivers, and families with no financial background. Everything is explained in a simple, kid-friendly way. Once your kids get started, they will likely be able to do most of the work on their own!
Not at all. The lessons start with the basics and gradually build confidence and understanding.
Yes. You'll receive all lessons, activities, worksheets, and parent guidance materials needed to complete Live Skills Money Academy: Home Edition at home. A few items you might need from home are:
- 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: Home Edition 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! Many families use Live Skills Money Academy: Home Edition with siblings and adapt discussions and activities to each child's age and ability.
Yes. The lessons and activities can be revisited as your child grows and develops new money skills.
Right now you will get lifetime access. In the near future we will be looking at limiting access to one year only. Don't wait to risk losing the opportunity to get lifetime access.
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.
