Resource Type: Financial literacy activities
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Bouncing ball protection game
In a circle time activity, students answer questions about how we protect ourselves, our money, and our property. Topic Protect (Managing risk) Subject Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (K-1), Elementary school (2-3) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea It’s important that…
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Bringing your own bag
Students read a short story and consider the benefits of making cost-effective choices. Topic Protect (Managing risk), Spend (Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Math, Science, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea A thing’s value may be measured…
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Building savings habits
Students discuss useful savings habits and then write captions for a comic strip about saving money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea…
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Charting types of pay
Students interview family members, friends, or other trusted adults about ways they get paid (wages, salaries, tips, or commissions) and then track the pay types on a graph. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money) Subject Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities…
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Choosing a student loan that’s right for you
Students use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast federal and private student loans to help them find the one best suited for their needs. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12)…
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Communicating ways to pay for higher education
Students research ways to pay for their higher education and create a brochure to record their findings. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10),…
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Comparing financial aid offers
Students compare college costs and financial aid offers for three schools and explore how the choices they make can have a financial impact down the road. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history…
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Comparing higher education choices
Students explore higher education options by comparing similarities and differences between two colleges near where they live. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money), Spend (Paying for college) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to…
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Creating a poster on life after high school
Students create a poster or infographic illustrating post-secondary education or workforce options they’re interested in. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Science, Social studies or history, World languages Grade Level High school (9-10), High…
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Creating a song about saving
Students write and sing a song about saving money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big…