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.
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.
Checking account basics
Ideal for: High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Students read a handout to learn about opening a bank or credit union account and then simulate asking a representative questions to determine if the account is for them.
Budgeting for fun in a rural setting
Ideal for: High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a rural area.
Avoiding overdraft fees
Ideal for: High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Students design a poster or pamphlet to inform consumers about their options for avoiding checking account overdraft fees.