Welcome to Planet Orange
What is Planet Orange? It’s an exciting new planet in the deepest reaches of outer space that helps kids, from 1st to 6th grade, learn about earning, spending, saving and investing.
At ING DIRECT, we think the key to a sound financial future is starting early. We know that finance isn’t exactly the most exciting topic for kids. So, we've developed this website to provide fun and engaging activities while kids embark on a mission to discover the importance of money.
Through their travels on Planet Orange, they will tackle topics from the value of money, to setting a budget, to building savings goals for the future. Amy and Cedric will serve as their tour guides as they rocket across all four continents—Mandarin Mountains, Tangy Town, Navel City and Orangeopolis.
While the kids are taking a break from their mission, they can hang out at their space station. This serves as their home base where they can spend Obux (that’s outer space money!) on games, decorations and gear for their astronaut. If they run low on Obux, they can even do jobs to earn a little extra.
Each continent has four areas with an activity that focuses on a different aspect of money. Want to learn about wise spending? No problem. Just grab a bag and go shopping at Pulpy Pete’s General Store. In this activity, kids learn about buying what they need vs. buying what they want (all while staying under budget!) At the end of each area there is a quiz that allows them to earn Space Badges and eventually complete their mission!
Teachers can go to the Teacher Resource Centre for lesson plans, curriculum information, and other useful tools!
Parents can check out the Parent Centre for more information about how Planet Orange works and how it teaches kids about money in a fun and safe way!