K-12 Resources

Kindergarten: Do you know that all coins have value? Students will learn what money is and become familiar with the most common coins we use in a fun, interactive way.

First Grade: Penny produces lemonade and sells it for one cent per cup. When the lemonade starts to sell, the price goes up! Learn about how Penny earns money and saves it for something special.

Second Grade: Pablo is excited about helping his grandmother sell vegetables at the farmers market. When no one comes to buy, Pablo has a clever solution! Students will practice skip counting vegetables with Pablo and learn how their math skills can help count money, too.

Third Grade: Explore US currency - what it looks like, how it's made, and what is hidden in the design to keep money safe and secure.

Fourth Grade: The items on the menu at Diana's Diner are some of our favorites! But how much will it cost you to buy a meal? Students will use their math skills to help them stick to a budget when making menu choices at a restaurant.

Fifth Grade: Imagine earning money from a job - can you spend and save to reach your goals? Budgets are fun with a game of chance and real-world spending examples for kids.

Exceptional Entrepreneurs

Students will explore the special skills entrepreneurs possess that make them exceptional. They will participate in a self-assessment to identify their own strengths as future entrepreneurs.

Money Personalities

Students will explore their personal attitudes towards money. They will then work as a group to gain a better understanding of how people with different money personalities can work together.

Stash Your Cash

Students will learn basic banking skills. Topics covered will be understanding cash flow, pay yourself first, banks vs. credit unions, savings vs. checking accounts, and debit vs. credit cards.

Tower Building

In this STEM lesson, students will learn budgeting and math as they use critical thinking skills to design and build a tower out of three basic objects.

Test Drive®

This simulation of real life for high school students provides hands-on experience to promote financial independence. Learn more about Test Drive®

finU

finU is a virtual financial education program for high school age youth. The classes are offered throughout the year and offer cash incentives and exciting bonus prizes! Learn more about finU

Adulting 101

This series of three classes is designed to provide financial life skills to high school age students in engaging, bite-sized lessons.

• Money Moves – Learn the credit union difference, take a money personality quiz, learn steps to saving, and learn about credit cards.
• The Basics – Discuss various bank accounts, paychecks, money cycles, and living within your means.
• Identity Theft – Learn about fraud and identity theft, common scams, how to prevent it, and steps to take if you have been a victim.