Child completing the $50 Shopping Challenge in My First Money Journal.

My First Money Journal - Stage 1

Name: My First Money Journal - Stage 1
Brand: Growing Goals Co.
SKU: GG-MFMJ-S1
Price: 44.95 NZD
Availability: InStock

Help your 8–12-year-old build
confident money habits - without boring money lectures.

$44.95

🚚 Free NZ shipping - launch offer ends 31 October
Limited first print run · Ships from Wellington

In stock now - dispatched from Wellington within 1-3 business days

Ages 8-12

Undated and self-paced

Hardcover, about A4 size - sewn binding, made to last

Easy 14-day returns - see our returns policy

Big money lessons, one fun page at a time

No boring worksheets - just colourful, hands-on pages your child will actually want to fill in. My First Money Journal gets kids thinking about where money comes from, where it goes and how to make it count, and gets the whole family talking about money at home, without the lecture.

A gift with meaning, too: perfect for birthdays, Christmas or a first pocket-money milestone.

Made by a Kiwi mum 💛
I wanted my kids to understand money, not just ask for it - so I made the journal I couldn't find. Designed and packed in Wellington. Read our story

WHAT WILL MY CHILD ACTUALLY LEARN?

By working through My First Money Journal, your 8–12 year old will be able to:

Set a real savings goal and track their own progress towards it, week by week.

Tell the difference between a want and a need - through the $50 Shopping Challenge activity.

Split pocket money across saving, spending and giving, instead of spending it all at once.

Check in on their own goals without being reminded - the habit becomes theirs, not a chore.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Over 60 pages in the My First Money Journal - a keepsake your child fills in and keeps, not a shared workbook.

Guided Save / Spend / Give activities throughout, including the $50 Shopping Challenge.

Space to set a real goal and track their own progress towards it, page by page.

Undated pages - start any week of the year and go at their own pace.

Designed for ages 8–12, made to work through with a parent or carer alongside.

Looking for the printables and stickers too? They're bundled together in The Complete Money Kit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What age is it for?

It's designed for kids aged 8-12, best used with a parent or carer alongside. Younger children can enjoy it with a bit more help, and older kids can work through it on their own.

Is the journal dated?

No - it's undated, so you can start any week of the year and go at your own pace.

How big is it?

It's a sturdy hardcover, 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm - about A4 size), with a sewn binding so it holds up to a whole year of use. Over 60 pages for your child to fill in and keep.

How long does delivery take?

We dispatch from Wellington within 1-3 business days by tracked courier. Delivery usually takes 2-5 business days within New Zealand (rural addresses can take a little longer), or 6-12 business days to Australia.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes! It's a popular birthday and Christmas gift. For something extra special, the Complete Money Kit adds jar labels, reward stickers and printables.

What if it's not right for us?

We accept returns within 14 days of delivery if the journal is unused and in its original condition. If anything arrives damaged or faulty, email us and we'll replace or refund it. See our returns policy for details.

Is this financial advice?

No. Growing Goals products are for learning and family discussion only and are not financial advice.