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Financial Literacy Month in the ClassroomFinancial literacy is a critical skill for students to develop as they prepare to navigate the adult world. Understanding budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management can empower young people to make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and set themselves up for long-term financial stability and success. This week, we’re sharing resources related to personal finance that will help you equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve their financial goals and take control of their economic futures.
Grades 6-9FutureSmartFutureSmart is an interactive personal finance course designed for students in grades 6–8. The three-and-a-half-hour course is correlated to standards and covers a variety of topics, including budgeting, goal-setting, and planning for the future. Grades 2-12Banzai!Teach real-world financial literacy with this game-based learning tool. This choose-your-own-adventure game uses real-life simulations and situations, such as balancing a budget or paying an unexpected bill, to help students learn to prioritize spending. Grades 9-12Financial Literacy ResourcesThese financial lessons are targeted at English language learners but are valuable for all students. The six lesson plans—which each include a budget builder calculator and writing—cover topics like managing money, credit, debt, banking, and more. Grades 6-11Free Money Basics TutorialLearn money management skills with this thirteen-step tutorial, which covers topics such as money management, banking, and retirement planning. Lessons include quizzes, worksheets, interactive calculators, and informative articles. Grades 8-12Plan Your Dream PromBudget and make a spending plan for prom by answering ten easy questions. Begin with information on how long you have to plan and your expected budget, then include projected expenses for a dress or suit, transportation, tickets, food, and more. Grades 8-12SpentTry your hand at this game that highlights the difficult choices facing low-income earners. During the game, players make choices about income options and necessary spending like healthcare, education, and living conditions until the money is gone. Grades 2-12Education for the Real WorldEVERFI provides free digital curricula for real-world skills—including financial literacy—through interactive, game-based lessons. Each unit is correlated to standards and includes videos, games, digital lessons, and a teacher guide. Grades 8-12A Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin & Blockchain TechnologyThis infographic provides definitions, background, and facts about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Scroll through to learn about the different types of cryptocurrencies, their uses, and how to obtain and use Bitcoin. The site also includes an article. Grades 3-12Dollar StreetDollar Street helps students visualize what different levels of income look like across the world by offering a searchable visual database of information from 264 families across 50 countries. Take a quick tour to learn how to use this interactive. Grades K-6Cha-Ching Money Smart KidsThese animated videos provide lessons on saving and earning money, entrepreneurship, and charity. Each includes classroom activity guides that offer complete details for teaching with the videos and correlation to financial literacy standards. This Week at TeachersFirstJoin us this Tuesday for our next free OK2Ask virtual workshop. We’re also sharing a related blog post and information about a unique global collaboration opportunity.
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