Appropriate age group(s):
8 and up.

Description of technique for teaching kids the value of money:
If your child is old enough to do odd jobs and errands outside of the home, help them find local opportunities that can provide them with additional income while teaching them responsibility at the same time!

Around the age of 14, 15 or 16 most towns and cities allow minors to apply for their first job. Most local retailers and grocery stores provide great first jobs for teens.

But if your child is in grammar school, or if you're just not ready to let them enter the work force, there are usually plenty of neighborhood money-making opportunities available.

Get out there and talk to your friends and neighbors. It's usually not too hard to find someone in need of a babysitter (encourage your child to take a babysitting class or learn CPR), a dog walker or pet sitter. The seniors in the neighborhood probably wouldn't mind someone to rake leaves, mow their lawn, or wash their car (for a nominal fee, of course!). And there's always the paper that needs to be delivered!