Find financial literacy activities
Find activities that can help you teach and nurture the building blocks of financial capability across the curriculum.
These classroom activities can be completed within a single class period. Each activity comes with a teacher guide and supporting student material, so it’s easy to implement whether you’re an experienced personal finance teacher, integrating financial literacy into another subject area, or supplementing your existing financial education curriculum.
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Sonya gives advice on large purchases
Ideal for: High school (11-12)
Students experience an interactive adventure and answer questions about what to consider when making a large purchase.
Comparing higher education choices
Ideal for: Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Students explore higher education options by comparing similarities and differences between two colleges near where they live.
Exploring community colleges
Ideal for: High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Students learn about the benefits of community college and consider whether attending community college could be a good option to help them prepare for their future.
Turning hobbies into earnings
Ideal for: Middle school (6-8)
After learning about the term “gig economy,” students brainstorm a list of fun hobbies or activities they enjoy doing that could be turned into money-making opportunities.
Using idioms to promote saving
Ideal for: Middle school (6-8)
Students explore idioms, which are expressions that use figurative speech, to better understand financial concepts like saving and earning.