Resources for Teachers
Teaching money management can be challenging, so we’ve worked with experts to develop a financial literacy curriculum—based on state standards!—to complement your lessons in math and other subjects. This curriculum meets and exceeds national best practices.
K-Second
- show me the money
An introduction to the coins and dollar bills that make up our currency - earn your keep
Make the connection between working and earning money - smart spending
The vital lesson of distinguishing between needs and wants - save it
How a bank keeps money safe and why it’s important to save
Third-Fifth
- money matters
The basics of money, its manufacture and design, and an overview of supply and demand - manage it
Distinguishing between needs and wants, and creating and sticking to a budget - get banked
A brief history of money and an overview of supply and demand - smart future
Keeping financial grades up (i.e. credit score) and the basics of investing and the power of interest