Financial literacy activities

Saving and investing

Middle school activities (grades 6–8)

As middle school students become more independent, many will have more opportunities to develop positive habits, including saving money. These activities help middle school students learn about different savings habits, how to set savings goals, and the differences between saving and investing. 

Resources

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Saving for short- and long-term goals
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Learning about budgets
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Saving for a rainy day in any language
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Saving for a rainy day
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Saving and investing card game
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Preparing to pay for education after high school
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Making a good business investment
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Exploring savings habits
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Visualizing a savings goal
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Using idioms to promote saving
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Saving for unexpected events
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Opening a savings account
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Contrasting long-term and short-term savings goals
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Understanding who shapes your money decisions
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Understanding ways to pay for education after high school
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Bouncing ball money choices
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Meeting your future self
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Mapping your money journey (middle and high school)
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