Welcome to Aldo’s Allowance Academy
A hands-on, screen-free allowance system that becomes part of your family's rhythm- teaching real money habits through everyday moments. Made for ages 6-14.
Money skills aren’t taught the way they should be—and it shows. After over a decade of managing teens in their first jobs at Barnard General Store, I’ve seen the same problems again and again:
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They don’t know how to count change
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They can’t calculate simple percentages
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They’re shocked when taxes come out of their paychecks
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They don't know how to write checks
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They lack so many other financial fundamentals
I wanted something better for my own kids. Something real. Something that would grow with them. When I couldn’t find it—I built it. That’s how Aldo’s Allowance Academy was born.
About the Creator
Hi, I’m Jillian—store owner, employer, mom of 2, and now curriculum designer.
For over a decade, I’ve hired and trained teens through their first jobs—and it became clear early on: schools aren’t teaching the financial skills kids truly need. I was determined to change that for my own children. But when I searched for an allowance system that actually prepares kids for real-world money decisions, I found nothing but gimmicks. I wanted skills.
So, I built Aldo’s Allowance Academy—a printable system that grows with your child, from kindergarten to their first paycheck.
What Is Aldo’s Allowance Academy?
A screen-free, printable allowance system
(Sold as a digital PDF)
that becomes part of your family’s rhythm—
teaching real money habits through everyday moments.
The curriculum is divided into three levels.
Each level comes with a Children's Guidebook and a Parent's Guide:
Level 1- Wise Owlet’s Club (Suggested Ages 6–8)
Learning about Spending/Giving/Saving, Budgeting and Tracking,
Coin ID, Learning to Mail Envelopes, and more.
Level 2- Smart Cents League (Suggested Ages 9–11)
Taxes, Writing and Signing Checks, Managing Bills, Insurance Concepts,
Setting Larger Savings Goals, A Parent -Match Earning System, and more.
Level 3- Financial Flight Society (Suggested Ages 12–14)
Compound Interest, Interest Loans, Emergency Funds, Credit Scores, Contracts,
Getting Ready for a 1st Job, and more.
Each level builds on the last, so by the time your child enters the workforce, they’re not just ready—they’re confident. If your child is new to the concepts in their suggested age level, consider starting with an earlier level. Each level is designed to last for years, but you can begin with the foundational lessons and move up as soon as your child is ready.
ALL LEVELS ARE $19 EACH
OR BUNDLE ALL 3 FOR $49!
(DISCOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED IN CART)
Unplugged by Design
In a world full of screens and digital distractions, Aldo’s Allowance Academy offers something different: intentional, hands-on learning that brings families together. These screen-free lessons create meaningful moments—whether it’s sitting at the kitchen table to pay pretend bills, setting savings goals together, or celebrating a completed chore chart. Without apps or devices in the way, kids stay present, parents stay engaged, and real conversations about money can happen naturally. These aren’t just financial lessons—they’re lasting memories built through shared time, trust, and teamwork.