Top 15 money games, toys for kids

4. Ages 11-13: Let them handle the real thing

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Euro coins are displayed in this illustrative photograph taken in Madrid last month. A world coin collection set is one way to engage children about currencies around the world.

Usually in the 'tween years,' children are ready to handle bigger amounts of cash.

play safe is a great way for kids to save money and allows older children to protect their money from their siblings.
 

Or try a world coin collection set, which helps children learn about currency from other countries.
 

Card games, such as Michigan Rummy, teach children about money and also helps them practice their addition and subtraction skills.

Elizabeth Emanuelson is communications specialist for the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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