Add it Up
Using his coin collection help Sparkie make up $2 using a variety of different coins and combinations.
Welcome, Bright Sparks!
You've arrived in your place to play, learn and get to know money better. Just like when we plant a seed in the ground to grow a huge tree, our savings may start small and grow into something much bigger. Here, you'll:
Have fun with Sparkie!
There are plenty of fun activities and games featuring Sparkie for you to download and have fun with!
Learn about saving
We've got some helpful tips and hints to help you earn more pocket money, and start to understand how to save for what you want.
Have your questions answered
Something you want to know more about? We've got answers to so many questions, but if you can't find the one you're after, let us know in your local branch.
Download and play with Sparkie!
Coin Detective
Help Sparkie find the coins he needs to make up various amounts. A great way to learn about the value of coins and saving them!
I.O.U. Vouchers
When you’re out and forget to bring your own money. If you ask a parent and/or guardian make sure you fill out an ‘I owe you’ voucher to help keep track of your borrowing.
Know Your Coins
Cut out the coins and order them from smallest to the largest in value.
Tap and Pay
Did you know that cash and coins aren’t the only way to pay? You can tap your way around town using a debit card, your phone and even your watch which will spend your real money that your bank holds in an online account for you.
Two dollar colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
One dollar colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
Fifty cent colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
Twenty cent colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
Ten cent colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
Five cent colour-and-play money
Cut out and colour in the coins to use across our many activity sheets. Or you can always use real or plastic coins if they are available.
Add it up!
Help Sparkie spend $100! Colour in the items, then roll your dice. If you throw a 2 you need to buy 2 items on the list that add up to $100. Or if you roll a 6 you need to buy 6 items that add up to $100.
Coin counting
Help Sparkie add up how much is in each of pouches and enter your answer. A great way to learn about the value of coins and saving them!
Missing numbers
Help Sparkie to figure out the value of his coin collection by drawing the numbers on the coins and colouring them in. Then add up how much money Sparkie has.
Sparkie's dice
First of all decorate and colour in Sparkie’s dice. Then with an adult or grown up carefully cut out the dice, fold and glue down the flaps. Once the glue has dried why don’t you and a friend roll the dice and whoever gets the highest score... wins!
Word finder
Help Sparkie search and find the words in this puzzle, ticking off each word as you find them. Then, with an adult or grown up ask what each word means!
Chore tracker
Started earning some pocket money for helping out around the house? our handy chore tracker helps make sure the work is done, so you can get paid and have some fun!
Word finder (easy!)
Help Sparkie search and find the words in both of these puzzles, ticking off each word as you find them. Then, with an adult or grown up ask what each word means.
Greater Bank's Financial Literacy Program
Financial literacy is a pretty cool skill to have! It can help you manage your money better, which is really useful when you want to save for something bigger like a phone, or a new game. We've prepared some fun video lessons that will explain what financial literacy is, why it's important to manage your expenses, and how loans work. Let's get started!
In this lesson, we'll start off by explaining what financial literacy is, and going through some important financial terms.
In this lesson, we've prepared a fun quiz for you! You'll be able to find out what your money mindset is, and how it affects the way you see money.
In this lesson we'll learn about different types of expenses, and why it is important to save in case the unexpected happens.
In our final lesson, we'll work out how to pay back small and large loans. We'll also learn what a credit score is and why it is important.
Use our handy calculators
Savings Goal Calculator
Budget Tracking Calculator
Short and long term savings goals
What do you do when there is more than one thing you want to buy? Now that we know how to set a savings goal, how do we save for multiple goals at once?
Setting a savings goal
Knowing what you’re saving for makes a big difference. Here's how to set your sights on something special - let's learn how to set your savings goal.
The gift of giving
Now that you have the hang of spending and saving, you may find that you have some extra money left over. It's possible to use this money to improve the lives of others by giving back to your community.
