Elementary Lessons
Our elementary financial literacy exemplar lessons are crafted to introduce young learners to foundational financial concepts in a fun and interactive way. Designed for students in grades K-5, these lessons provide age-appropriate content that builds critical thinking and decision-making skills. Each lesson is filled with engaging activities and discussions, encouraging students to explore important topics such as budgeting, saving, and smart spending. Our lessons can be implemented as a unit or integrated individually into the core curriculum, allowing educators to reinforce financial literacy throughout the school year.
Once educators familiarize themselves with the structure and objectives of the provided exemplar lessons, they can confidently create their own lessons that align with the unique needs of their students. Each Exemplar Lesson highlights engaging activities, interactive discussions, and creative assessment strategies, making it easier for teachers to inspire students and cultivate a strong foundation in financial literacy. By using these examples, K-5 teachers can adapt and modify the lessons to fit their classroom dynamics and individual teaching styles.


Standard Areas
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Earning Money & Understanding Employment
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Planning, Goal Setting, & Budgeting
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Saving for the Future
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Investing Goals & Strategies
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Spending Money & Making Informed Buying Decisions
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Credit & Debt Responsibility
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Understanding Insurance & Risk

Animated Video Series
Did you know that for each lesson there's an aligned animated video in our Captain Cashflow series? Make learning FinLit fun by pairing each lesson with an episode of Captain Cashflow and his protege, Miles, an 8 year old boy that must learn the basics of financial literacy to help save the earth!