Free Money teaches children how money works, how to manage money wisely, avoid debt, and build smart financial habits.
A book and classroom program by George Kanis – author, educator, and fundraiser for projects in Nepal.
Part of the George Kanis education programs for young minds.
Free Money introduces children how money really works, managing money wisely, avoiding debt, and building smart financial habits. Written by Kanis from Amsterdam, this book makes complex financial concepts accessible and engaging for young minds.
Free Money is a practical, age-appropriate financial literacy program that helps students understand money, choices, and consequences in a world where cash is disappearing and spending is effortless. Based on the Free Money book, this classroom program gives teachers a ready-to-use, classroom-tested program that builds smart money habits early — without boring lectures or complicated theory. Developed by George Kanis, an experienced educator and author.
Age-appropriate lessons introducing the basics of money, saving, and smart spending habits.
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Why the Free Money book and classroom program were created. Explore George's vision for financial education.
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A classroom-ready program designed to be practical, discussion-based, and reflective, giving teachers a structured but flexible way to introduce essential life skills without requiring specialist financial knowledge.
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Money habits begin long before adulthood. This program works because it introduces financial concepts at an age when attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors are still developing. Developed by George Kanis, based on his bestselling book.
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George Kanis creates books, videos, and classroom programs that help young people think clearly, make better choices, and build real-life skills. His materials are created for schools, teachers, parents, and young people. His programs focus on prevention, resilience, healthy lifestyles, youth wellbeing, mental resilience, school climate, parent involvement, mentor lessons, citizenship education, social norms, and behavioural awareness.
With years of experience working with young people and creating educational youth programs, George has worked with over 10,000 children through various community and school programs. He understands the challenges young people face when learning about money. His Free Money classroom program and book turn complex financial concepts into clear, relatable, and practical lessons that students can understand and use in real life.
George is passionate about empowering the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to build a solid financial foundation and avoid costly mistakes that can impact their future.
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