Teaching Resources

The Basics of Savings and Investing

  • INV4 :Investigate how agencies protect investors and regulate financial markets and products.

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson

45 minutes

THE BASICS OF SAVING AND INVESTING is a teaching guide with four units. Designed with input from educators

The Bridge of the Golden Wood

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

2

Lesson
Book/eBook

45 minutes

This book tells a parable of how to earn a living.

The Financial Fairy Tale Collection

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

2

Lesson
Book/eBook

45 minutes

Fairy tales with lessons about money … a good combination!

The Financial Fairy Tales

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

K

Lesson

30 minutes

Fairy tales with lessons about money … a good combination!

The Financial Fairy Tales Collection

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

1

Lesson
Book/eBook

25-50 minutes

Fairy tales with lessons about money … a good combination!

The Fine Print - Insurance #2

  • RMI3 : Justify reasons to use health, disability, long-term care and life insurance

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson

30 minutes

Understand how standard features of a health plan operate, including deductibles, co-pays and doctor networks

The Four Money Bears

  • FDM1 : Recognize the responsibilities associated with personal financial decisions.
  • FDM2 : Use reliable resources when making financial decisions.
  • FDM4 : Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.
  • FDM5 : Apply communication strategies when discussing financial issues.
  • FDM8 : Use a personal financial plan.

K

Lesson

30 minutes

The Four Money Bears teach kids the four basic functions of money. Spender Bear, Saver Bear, Investor Bear and Giver Bear.

The Money Mammals

  • SS1 : Develop a plan for spending and saving
  • SS2 : Develop a system for keeping and using financial records
  • SS3 : Describe how to use different payment methods
  • SS4 : Apply consumer skills to spending and saving decisions

K

Lesson

30 minutes

Teaching kit that includes DVD, book, and teaching manual to teach kids to save, share and spend.

The Real Relationship Test: Reconcile Your Finances (#2)

  • FDM4 : Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson

60 minutes

Students will take on the role of a character who is soon to be married and practice reconciling their finances with a partner

The Stock Market Teacher Resources

  • FDM4 : Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson

30 minutes

THE STOCK MARKET GAME helps students build a fundamental understanding of investing and their role in the capital markets