Resource Type: Financial literacy activities
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Checking account basics
Students read a handout to learn about opening a bank or credit union account and then simulate asking a bank or credit union representative questions to determine if the account is for them. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social…
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Debating ways to pay bills
Students have a debate to explore options for paying bills and consider which methods might work for them now or in the future. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…
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Getting banked
Students select a local bank or credit union to research to learn about what to consider when choosing a financial institution. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur), Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history…
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Understanding prepaid cards
Students play a game and answer questions to learn about prepaid cards and explore whether they’d consider using them. Topic Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 01, 2022 Big idea Not all…
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Asking for a raise
Students engage in a scenario where they use the strategies of persuasive writing to write a professional letter asking for a raise. Topic Earn (Increasing earnings, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to…
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Becoming a trustworthy borrower
Students discuss good borrowing behaviors and perform role-plays to practice being a trustworthy borrower. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) 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 25, 2022 Big idea When we borrow something, it’s important…
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Being a thankful borrower
Students listen to a Money Monster story about borrowing things and then create a “thank you” card for someone they have borrowed something from. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (K-1), Elementary school (2-3) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug…
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Borrowing and lending money
After learning what it means to be a responsible borrower or lender, students write their own ending to a short story about borrowing and lending money. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Borrowing or buying?
Students learn the difference between borrowing and buying things and then play a game where they sit or stand to distinguish between borrowing or buying. Topic Spend (Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Elementary school (K-1) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug…
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Bouncing ball spending game
Students play a game to explore how they make choices about money and how people in their lives can influence those choices. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to…