Where
Financial Literacy
Takes Root
We equip young learners with the knowledge, habits, and confidence to handle money wisely — for life.
Bright Acorns is on a mission to nurture a generation of financially confident children by making early money education fun, practical, and accessible for every school.
Why Bright Acorns Matters
Because we believe money habits start young.
Because we’ve seen what happens when they don’t.
And because every child deserves the tools to make smart choices — not just today, but for life.
8 Chapters
6 core + 2 review
Each with 10–12 lessons (~45 min each), ending with annual review projects to reinforce learning.
Teacher Hub
Exclusive access for partner teachers to download materials and receive updates
Coming Soon
Give your students a gift they'll carry into adulthood — financial confidence.
Bright Acorns empowers children to:
For schools, we make it easy to deliver this impact:
Who are we
About Bright Acorns
Bright Acorns was created to fill a critical gap in childhood education: helping children develop good money habits before adulthood. Backed by Money Mentors Academy, our programs blend expert financial knowledge, educational best practices, and engaging, play-based learning.
Mission
To nurture a generation of financially confident children by making early money education fun, practical, and accessible for every school.
Vision
We envision a future where every child has access to engaging, real-world financial education, empowering them to grow into smart, responsible adults.
The Experts
Meet Our Team
Majorie Cheng
Head of Curriculum
" As a financially savvy mom, I developed simple, engaging lessons to teach my daughter about money. Now, I want to share that same learning experience with more children across the country. "
Majorie is a senior banker with over 20 years of experience and holds an MBA along with a diploma in Child Psychology. She leads the design of Bright Acorns’ curriculum, blending professional financial knowledge with a passion for early childhood education.
Jeremy Lim
Head of Finance
" Being a businessman, I’ve seen firsthand how essential financial discipline is — and these are lessons I instill in my own children. When the three of us discovered we shared the same vision, it felt like fate. "
Jeremy is a seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in the financial sector and central bank regulations. He leads Bright Acorns’ strategy and operations, drawing from years of business experience to shape a program that builds real-world money skills from an early age.
Kevin Tan
Head of Operations
" I've met other parents struggling with same topic, our kids don't recognize the value of money. To them, RM10 is the same as RM100. Through fate, I met Majorie and Jeremy, both wanting to solve the same gap in today's education and here we are. "
Kevin has almost 20 years experience helping MNCs turnaround profitability and growth. He sees financial literacy as a key skill for not just companies, but also young adults.
Our Programs
Designed by parents,
built by professionals
Bright Acorns offers a structured, semester-based curriculum. Each of the six core chapters contains 10–12 lessons (~45 min each). At the end of each year, a special review chapter reinforces key concepts through projects and collaborative activities.
Materials
- Suitcase kits
- props
- action cards
- storytelling aids
- activity sheets
- student packs
- ready-to-use teacher guides
Free Trial Class
Schools can book a free trial class to experience Bright Acorns in action.
FAQs
Bright Acorns is a play-based financial literacy program created by finance experts, educators, and child development specialists. We address the lack of early money education by helping kids build healthy financial habits from the start.
The program is designed for ages 4–6 using age-appropriate methods. It focuses on habits and values, not math. We’re also developing follow-up content for older age groups.
Each chapter includes 10–12 lessons (45 mins each) with interactive props, storytelling, and games. The materials come packed in a suitcase kit with teacher manuals, activity sheets, and visual tools.
Teachers can be trained by us or run sessions using our turnkey guides. Prep time is minimal. Parents receive optional take-home activities to reinforce learning.
Yes, the program is inclusive, secular, and highly flexible for schools to adapt to various themes or schedules.
Lessons have built-in assessments and trackable objectives. While not part of the MOE syllabus, it aligns with life skills and critical thinking outcomes.
We provide onboarding, training, kits, and ongoing support via our Teacher Hub — a digital platform for downloads, updates, and resources.
We recommend max 10 students per class. The program is being adopted by private preschools and enrichment centers across Malaysia.
Yes, we offer free trial classes and flexible formats like holiday camps and weekend sessions.
Pricing depends on chapters and class size. We offer bundled and pilot partner packages — contact us for a custom quote.
We’re committed to helping you succeed and offer flexible packages, with refund/credit options subject to agreed milestones.
Bring Bright Acorns to Your School
Are you a parent? You can nominate your child’s school to join us!