This resource guides students through creating a simple personal budget, understanding income, and tracking expenses. Learning to manage money is a foundational life skill for independence and future financial stability. Intended for a 10th Grade Group, 1 session, 75 minutes.
Michelle Cracknell
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces students to essential financial literacy concepts, focusing on budgeting, saving, and understanding paychecks. These skills are crucial for career readiness and personal financial management. By learning these concepts, students will be better prepared to manage their finances effectively, make informed decisions, and plan for their future careers.
Jennifer Babler
Counselor
This resource empowers adults with essential financial literacy skills, focusing on creating and managing a personal budget to achieve financial stability. Mastering budgeting is fundamental for long-term financial health and independence. Audience: Adults. Duration: 1 session, 60 minutes.
Maria Maples
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces students to essential financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, and spending wisely. Through interactive activities, students will learn to make informed financial decisions, which are crucial skills for their future independence and financial well-being.
Nicole Camp
Psychologist
In this lesson, students will learn the essentials of budgeting and financial planning for life after high school. This practical lesson will cover managing expenses, saving, and understanding credit, providing students with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge to handle real-world financial situations, promoting independence and financial literacy.
Anna Urias
Counselor
This resource introduces fundamental financial literacy concepts, focusing on practical budgeting strategies for managing income, expenses, and savings in early adulthood. It equips students with crucial skills for financial independence and stability. Audience: 12th Grade, 1 session, 90 minutes.
Natalya Dearman
Counselor
This lesson helps 9th-grade Life Skills students learn practical budgeting and smart shopping strategies by planning purchases for a food drive with a $50 budget. Students will learn to maximize their impact through careful choices. This is a single 30-minute session.
Annalise Abdelnour
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of budgeting through engaging activities and real-life scenarios. They will learn how to allocate funds wisely, understand the importance of saving, and make informed financial decisions. This lesson is crucial for developing financial literacy skills that will benefit students throughout their lives.
Shereen Barzey-Kinard
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the fundamentals of budgeting, a crucial life skill that empowers them to manage their finances effectively. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to create a simple budget, understand the importance of saving, and make informed financial decisions. This 30-minute session is designed to provide students with practical knowledge that they can apply in real-life scenarios, fostering financial literacy from an early age.
Linda Beard
General Education Teacher
Teaches essential personal finance skills, focusing on budgeting, saving, and smart spending. This resource provides practical tools for students to manage their money effectively and build a secure financial future. This lesson is for 10th Grade students and is designed for a single 45-minute session.
Amy Bouchelle
Counselor
In this 30-minute session, 7th graders will explore key life skills for landing their first job and managing money wisely. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to set financial goals, budget earnings, and understand basic money management—skills that empower them to make smart financial decisions now and in the future.
Kate Mills
General Education Teacher
This lesson will introduce students to essential financial literacy topics within the context of their future careers. Students will learn about budgeting, saving, and understanding benefits packages. This lesson is important as it prepares students with practical skills for managing their finances efficiently and making informed decisions about future employment opportunities.
Diana Lopez
Instructor
This lesson empowers an individual with a disability to confidently manage their personal finances. It covers essential skills like creating a budget, identifying income and expenses, understanding different types of bills, and mastering various payment methods. This lesson is designed for one individual student, referred to as Courtney, over multiple flexible sessions.
Tia Washington
Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
In this three-session course, special education transition young adults will learn practical budgeting skills through interactive exercises and a culminating personal budget project. Each 20-minute session includes accessible activities adapted for autism, ADHD, and non-verbal learners, ensuring engagement and mastery of essential money management. Audience: Transition-age young adults.
Kandy Goforth
Special Education Teacher
This resource empowers students with essential money management skills, teaching them how to budget, save, and make informed spending decisions. Mastering these skills is crucial for financial independence and responsible adult life. Audience: 9th Grade. 1 session. Duration: 60 minutes.
Amy Isebrand
Instructor
This lesson introduces high school students to the essential concepts of personal budgeting. Students will learn to track income and expenses, differentiate between needs and wants, and create a basic budget. It's crucial for empowering students to make smart financial decisions now and in the future. This single-session lesson is designed for High School students and will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
rmacgregor
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 10th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of personal budgeting, emphasizing its importance for financial independence and achieving financial goals. It's a single 30-minute session designed for a whole classroom setting.
Katherine Turner
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 11th-grade students understand practical budgeting by creating a zero-based weekly budget. Students will learn to categorize expenses, prioritize savings, and make financial trade-offs. This 30-minute session will equip them with essential life skills for managing their money effectively.
JOYCE PURCELL
General Education Teacher
This lesson empowers 7th-grade students to understand the basics of personal budgeting, helping them take control of their financial future. Designed for a small group, this 30-40 minute session will introduce practical budgeting skills.
mrivera
Counselor
A whole-class financial literacy module teaching budgeting, saving, and smart spending to build lifelong money-management skills. This lesson empowers 9th graders with practical tools to make informed financial decisions.
Laura Molisho
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of personal budgeting. Students will learn how to track income and expenses, identify financial goals, and create a simple budget. This skill is crucial for financial independence and responsible decision-making, helping students manage their money effectively in the future. Designed for one 30-minute session.
Annalise Abdelnour
Special Education Teacher
This lesson teaches 7th-grade students the fundamentals of personal budgeting. Students will learn how to track income and expenses, identify needs versus wants, and create a basic budget. This skill is crucial for developing financial literacy and making responsible financial decisions in everyday life. Designed for a single 30-minute session for a whole classroom.
Mark
Parent
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of budgeting, helping them understand how to manage their money effectively. It's crucial for developing responsible financial habits early. Designed for a single 30-minute classroom session.
mebersman
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the fundamentals of personal finance, focusing on budgeting, saving, and planning—essential skills for workplace independence and real-world money management. Students will build practical money management habits through interactive activities and reflections over a single 50-minute session.
Austin Horn
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of budgeting, including tracking expenses and setting financial goals. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, students will develop financial literacy skills that are essential for personal and academic success. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge to manage their finances effectively, fostering responsible financial behavior from a young age.
Amber Morneweg
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the fundamentals of budgeting by creating a simple budget based on a hypothetical part-time job. This lesson emphasizes financial literacy and decision-making skills, which are crucial for students as they prepare for financial independence. By understanding how to manage money effectively, students will be better equipped to make informed financial decisions in the future.
Paul Tentindo
Psychologist
This lesson introduces students to basic financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and making smart financial decisions. Through engaging activities and simulations, students will gain a foundational understanding of how to manage their finances effectively. This lesson is crucial for equipping youth with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial choices, setting the stage for a financially stable future.
Jade Hodge
English
This engaging 60-minute lesson for 10th-grade life skills students helps them understand personal finance by differentiating between needs and wants and tracking item costs to create a basic budget. It empowers students with essential budgeting skills for real-world financial independence.
mhamilton
Special Education Teacher
This independent assignment introduces 10th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of personal budgeting, empowering them to take control of their financial futures. Students will explore income, expenses, and savings through a practical worksheet, designed for completion in approximately 30 minutes. Perfect for a self-paced activity in Google Classroom.
Patrick Sullivan
Special Education Teacher
This lesson equips 10th-grade students with essential skills for navigating life decisions and building sound financial plans. Students will learn practical strategies for making informed choices and understanding basic financial literacy, crucial for their future independence. This lesson is designed for one 90-minute session.
Josie
Social Worker
This lesson helps 12th-grade students understand the basics of budgeting by creating a simple 50–30–20 monthly budget. It empowers them with essential financial planning skills, crucial for navigating their adult lives. This single session is designed for 30 minutes.
JOYCE PURCELL
General Education Teacher
This interactive resource teaches 12th-grade students fundamental personal finance concepts, including saving, spending, and understanding debt. Financial literacy is a critical life skill for future stability and independence. This lesson is designed for a single 60-minute session.
İrem Ege TUĞCU
Counselor, Psychologist
This lesson extends the 'Budget Boss' activity, challenging 9th-grade students to dive deeper into financial planning and decision-making. Students will explore advanced budgeting concepts, fostering critical thinking and real-world financial literacy in a 30-minute, single-session classroom setting.
Annalise Abdelnour
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of personal budgeting, empowering them to take control of their financial future. Students will learn to track income and expenses and create a basic budget. Designed for a single 30-minute session.
mebersman
Instructor
This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the basics of budgeting and saving money through interactive activities. It aims to build foundational financial literacy skills, which are crucial for managing personal finances effectively. By understanding budgeting, students can make informed financial decisions and develop habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Amber Henry
Special Education Teacher
In this Tier 2 project-based lesson, 11th graders in small groups learn to create mock personal budgets and savings plans for college life, building skills for financial independence. Over a 60-minute session, students will explore budgeting basics, apply concepts, and present their financial plans—essential for responsible money management.
Emily Miranda
General Education Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson helps 7th-grade female students understand the basics of personal finance and budgeting. It's crucial for building independence and making smart financial choices in the future.
Cassidy Hurley
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces basic financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and making smart financial decisions through engaging activities and simulations. It is designed to equip teens with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances responsibly.
Jade Hodge
English
This single-session, 20-minute simulation helps 8th-grade students experience real-world financial responsibilities by managing a budget and paying bills, teaching them essential life skills.
Emily Roberts
, Special Education Teacher
This 30-minute, single-session lesson helps 12th-grade students explore the financial realities and essential life skills needed to move out and live independently. It's crucial for preparing them for post-high school life by fostering financial literacy and self-sufficiency.
Amy Sampson
Counselor
In this 30-minute individual session, 11th graders will learn practical budgeting strategies to take control of their finances. Students will set financial goals, track expenses, and create a personalized budget. This Tier 3 lesson provides one-on-one scaffolding to ensure every learner gains confidence in managing money.
Jim
Counselor
In this lesson, students will learn the essentials of budgeting, including how to track income and expenses. They will apply these skills by creating a budget for a hypothetical scenario. This lesson is important for helping students develop financial literacy, which is a critical skill for managing personal finances effectively.
Jennifer Levasseur
Math, Health & Fitness, Art, Music, Language Arts, Counselor, English
This lesson empowers Courtney, an adult with a disability, to confidently manage her finances as she prepares for marriage and independent living. She will learn to track spending, create a monthly budget, and understand her bills and expenses. This individual lesson is designed for a single 200-minute session.
Tia Washington
Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
This lesson introduces 12th-grade students to fundamental concepts of personal finance, focusing on budgeting, saving, and understanding credit, which are essential for independent living. The objective is to provide practical knowledge and tools to manage money responsibly, make informed financial decisions, and avoid common pitfalls as they transition to post-high school life. It is designed for high school seniors preparing for financial independence. Audience: 12th Grade Students. Duration: 1 session, 60 minutes.
Alison Siniawski
General Education Teacher
In this 60-minute Tier 2 workshop for high school students, participants will deepen their financial literacy by creating detailed budgets, planning for future goals, and exploring investment basics. This hands-on session hones critical thinking, decision-making, and real-world money management skills.
Kandy Goforth
Special Education Teacher
This lesson uses the video 'What's Your Path After High School?' to guide students through various financial decisions they will face after graduation. Activities include budgeting exercises and discussions on saving, investing, and managing debt. This lesson helps students make informed decisions about their financial future.
Shelley Moreno
Instructor
This 30-minute lesson introduces K-5th grade students to various careers, their associated salaries, and how these connect to the cost of living independently. It helps students understand the value of different jobs and basic financial literacy. Designed for a single classroom session.
feliciacargo
Counselor
This lesson introduces students to basic financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, and understanding credit. By learning how to manage their finances through hands-on activities, students will gain essential skills needed for their financial future.
Dan Tarquin
Math, Physics
This lesson aims to introduce young students to financial literacy concepts such as saving, budgeting, and the value of money through interactive discussions and activities. Understanding these basics will help empower the students to make informed decisions about money in their daily lives.
Michael Gooch
Instructor
This lesson introduces High School Special Education students to essential money management skills, including budgeting, saving, and understanding banking. It emphasizes practical application to help students build confidence in managing their finances for independent living. This lesson is designed for one 180-minute session.
mhamilton
Special Education Teacher
This resource guides small groups of middle school students through creating a simple personal budget, distinguishing between needs and wants. It empowers them with practical skills for managing their allowance or first earnings. Intended for 7th Grade Group. 60 minutes.
Julie Zoucha
Special Education Teacher
In this interactive session, students explore budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making to build foundational money management skills. Empowering 9th graders with real-world tools for responsible financial habits in a single 50-minute class.
Maria Avina
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 10th-grade students understand the fundamentals of budgeting by distinguishing between needs and wants and applying the 50/30/20 rule to create a simple weekly budget. This skill is crucial for financial literacy and future independence. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.
tammilia.grace
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to essential financial literacy skills, focusing on budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances. Students will engage in activities that help them understand the importance of financial planning for their future careers. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions, fostering independence and responsibility.
Whitney Kertz
Counselor
Empower 9th grade students in a small-group workshop to master functional money management skills like budgeting and decision-making. This Tier 2 session uses hands-on activities and real-life scenarios to build confidence and independence in financial tasks.
Tosha Hiller
Instructor
This individual resource covers fundamental personal finance concepts crucial for independent living and career stability. It empowers students with practical knowledge to manage money wisely and make sound financial decisions. This lesson is designed for individual high school students and should take approximately 45-60 minutes.
Ryan Harrison
Instructor
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to essential financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and smart spending. Through engaging simulations and activities, students will develop practical money management skills that are crucial for their future financial well-being. This lesson is important as it equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions, fostering financial independence and responsibility.
Nicole Camp
Psychologist
Students will create realistic budgets based on varying income levels, developing essential financial literacy skills. This lesson is important because it connects abstract math concepts to real-world financial planning, helping students prepare for independent living. Designed for 11th-grade students, this single session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Annalise Abdelnour
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, 7th-grade students will learn the basics of budgeting through interactive activities and relatable scenarios. This lesson aims to introduce students to financial literacy by helping them understand the importance of managing money wisely, which is a crucial skill for their future financial well-being.
Judy Nascimento
Counselor
Students learn fundamental financial literacy by managing a mock budget for their startup. This resource demystifies money management, a critical life skill for personal and professional success. Audience: 7th Grade Class. Duration: 70 minutes.
Peyton Johnson
Instructor
This comprehensive, interactive lesson plunges 10th-grade students into a realistic 'Game of Life' simulation, teaching essential independent living skills from securing a job to managing finances, writing checks, and purchasing groceries. It equips them with the practical knowledge and confidence to navigate adulthood.
Josie
Social Worker
In this 45-minute small group lesson, 10th grade special education students will engage in hands-on budgeting and shopping practice to learn essential daily living skills. This Tier 2 intervention supports real-world financial management, guiding students to create budgets, track spending, and apply decision-making in a simulated grocery environment.
Regina Sapp
Special Education Teacher
This lesson introduces essential personal finance concepts like budgeting, saving, and understanding student loans. Empowering students with financial literacy is vital for making informed decisions and building a secure future. Audience: 12th Grade Students. Duration: 75 minutes.
Stephanie Tovell
Instructor
This resource provides a personalized budgeting exercise specifically tailored to the costs of college, including tuition, housing, and living expenses. It's essential for a student to understand the financial realities of college and plan accordingly. This lesson is for high school students and will take approximately 60 minutes.
Nicholas Munoz
Instructor
Classroom session on budgeting, saving, and smart spending to empower students with practical money management skills for 9th graders in a 60-minute Tier 1 lesson.
Elizabeth D. Williams
General Education Teacher
An engaging concept session using story-driven budgets to illustrate the impact of financial decisions. In this 75-minute Tier 2 group lesson for adults, learners design a narrative budget and watch their financial story unfold, deepening their budgeting and saving skills.
rachel
Counselor, Parent, Social Worker
Help students transition from managing an allowance to earning and budgeting their own income. This lesson is essential for fostering financial independence, especially for 12th-grade students preparing for adulthood. The lesson will cover key financial literacy skills such as budgeting, saving, and understanding income sources over one 60-minute session.
Kate Stein
Instructor
In this 70-minute, 12th grade small-group simulation, students blend math, economics, and life skills by budgeting and financial planning through engaging activities. This Tier 2 lesson equips students with real-world money management skills essential for life beyond high school.
Zakiya Moore
Counselor
A clear, targeted rubric to assess 6th graders' mastery of budgeting basics through a classroom budgeting activity. This Tier 1 resource helps teachers evaluate students' planning, allocation, and financial decision-making skills in a 20-minute session.
Rosemary Morin
School Administrator
In this 60-minute interactive session for adult IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) participants recovering from substance use, learners will gain practical skills in creating and maintaining a personal budget. Mastering budgeting empowers them to achieve financial stability, reduce stress, and support long-term recovery.
Rachel
Counselor, Social Worker
In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 8th graders, students will dive into real-world budgeting scenarios to learn how to allocate income and manage expenses. Through decoding challenges and hands-on activities, they’ll build critical financial literacy skills that empower smart money choices now and in the future.
sgeoffroy
Social Worker
This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to essential financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and distinguishing between needs and wants. By building foundational skills in financial literacy, students will be better equipped to make responsible financial decisions in the future. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with the knowledge to manage their finances effectively, fostering independence and financial responsibility.
Patricia Wood
Counselor
This resource provides small groups with a hands-on experience in creating a simple budget based on a hypothetical scenario. It helps students practice real-world financial planning skills collaboratively. Audience: 6th Grade. Sessions: 1. Duration: 45 minutes.
Tammy Thompson
General Education Teacher
This engaging resource helps students differentiate between essential needs and discretionary wants, a fundamental skill for effective budgeting. It provides a framework for prioritizing expenses and making conscious financial decisions. Audience: Middle School Students, Duration: 45 minutes, 1 session.
Kelsey Sauve
Instructor
In this lesson, students will learn the basics of managing credit, understanding loans, and avoiding debt. They will explore different credit management strategies, understand the implications of taking out loans, and learn practical tips to avoid falling into debt. The lesson includes interactive scenarios and discussions to reinforce their understanding.
Zabrina Walker
Instructor
This lesson introduces students to the basics of financial literacy, focusing on the importance of balancing present and future financial needs. Through inquiry-based learning, students will explore concepts such as budgeting, saving, and financial decision-making. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential skills to manage their finances effectively, preparing them for future financial responsibilities.
Timothy Sinclair
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of time management as a crucial life skill. This lesson is important because effective time management can lead to better academic performance, improved mental health, and overall productivity.
Chelsea Barberi
Biology, Chemistry, Health & Fitness
A comprehensive core lesson introducing students to daily living skills—money management, personal care, and time planning—so they feel confident tackling real-life tasks. Perfect for 9th–10th grade special education students in a single 60-minute session.
Susan Ayers
Instructor
This lesson prepares 12th-grade postgraduate students for the practicalities of adult living, focusing on essential skills like financial literacy, independent living, and career planning. It empowers students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life after high school. Designed for one 45-minute session for an entire classroom.
Jessica Bassett
Special Education Teacher
This lesson empowers high school sophomores to master time management and organizational skills, crucial for academic success and daily life. Students will learn practical strategies to track assignments and responsibilities, fostering independence and reducing stress. This single 45-minute session is designed for a whole classroom setting (Tier 1).
junger
Counselor
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to fundamental money management concepts. Students will learn to differentiate between needs and wants, understand income and expenses, and create a basic monthly budget. This lesson is crucial for developing early financial literacy skills, empowering students to make informed decisions about their money. This is a single session lesson designed for 45 minutes.
mrivera
Counselor
This 30-minute lesson introduces 8th-grade students to foundational concepts in financial literacy and career planning. It's crucial for empowering students to make informed decisions about their future and manage their money effectively. Designed for a single classroom session.
mebersman
Instructor
This lesson uses the classic board game to teach students about financial literacy and life choices. By simulating real-life scenarios, students learn the importance of decision-making and planning for their future. Designed for a 6th-grade class, this single-session lesson lasts 55 minutes and is part of Tier 1 classroom-wide supports.
Jade Hodge
English
This resource introduces 6th grade students to tracking their spending and understanding where their money is allocated. It's crucial for 6th graders to see the tangible impact of their choices on their finances. This lesson is designed for a single 50-minute session for a 6th-grade class.
Tammy Thompson
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps 12th-grade students master time management skills, focusing on practical strategies to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal responsibilities. It's a crucial life skill for success in school and beyond. Single 30-minute session.
Liz Vegovisch
Counselor
This 2-hour Tier 1 lesson empowers adult females with disabilities to confidently manage their personal finances. It covers essential skills from budgeting to saving, fostering independence and financial well-being.
Ron
Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
A whole-class starter that kickstarts students’ understanding by letting them track and analyze their real-life spending over a week—laying the foundation for smart budgeting. This 45-minute, single-session lesson for 9th graders in Tier 1 helps build essential financial literacy and real-world money management skills.
Kimberly Johnson
Special Education Teacher
In this 90-minute per session, Tier 1 project-based lesson for 4th graders, students collaborate to design a budgeting app concept—applying real-world math and decision-making by tracking pretend income and expenses. This engaging, hands-on project promotes financial literacy and teamwork across multiple sessions.
Cindy Diana Morales
General Education Teacher
This engaging resource consolidates all the budgeting concepts learned into a fun, interactive experience. Students embody 'Money Smart' superheroes, applying their knowledge to solve financial challenges. This lesson is for 1st Grade, designed for one 50-minute session.
Lisa Traxler [Lowman ES]
General Education Teacher
This resource helps 10th-grade students connect their aspirations to financial realities by budgeting for a hypothetical future lifestyle. It's crucial for showing students the practical application of budgeting and goal setting. Designed for a 10th-grade class, this lesson will take approximately 90 minutes.
Patrick Sullivan
Special Education Teacher
This resource provides practical strategies for navigating common adult challenges such as managing time, making appointments, and self-advocacy. Equipping students with these life skills fosters independence and reduces stress during transitions. This lesson is designed for a 12th Grade Group and will take 60 minutes.
Autumn Munerlyn
Counselor
This interactive session introduces 8th graders to startup costs, profit calculation, and break-even analysis, building foundational financial literacy for entrepreneurship. Perfect for a 55-minute class, this Tier 1 lesson equips students with practical skills for real-world business decision making.
Hafsa Sheikh
General Education Teacher
This comprehensive resource covers essential life skills like understanding leases, basic car maintenance, and voter registration. It's fundamental for preparing all 12th graders for the practical realities of independent adult life. Audience: 12th Grade Class. Duration: 120 minutes.
Peyton Kramer
Instructor
In this 30-minute lesson, tenth graders will learn how to access and complete the Game of Life assessment in Schoolinks, exploring how big and small financial decisions shape their future. This hands-on simulation fosters financial literacy by allowing students to experience the consequences of real-world choices in an engaging, interactive environment.
lgee
School Administrator
In this 30-minute Tier 1 grade 5 lesson, students embark on a “Cash Quest Adventure” to learn the basics of earning, saving, and budgeting money through real-world scenarios. Financial literacy empowers young learners to make smart money choices now and in the future.
Fatema J
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the fundamental concepts of financial literacy, including earning, saving, and spending. It's crucial for students to develop a basic understanding of personal finance early to make informed decisions in the future. This single-session lesson is designed for a 30-minute class period for all 7th-grade students.
imane el idrissi
Foreign Language Teacher
This 30-minute Tier 1 money math lesson helps transition students aged 18–22 build practical skills for handling everyday financial transactions, like counting money and making change. Mastering these skills promotes independence and confidence in real-world situations.
Matthew Sullivan
Special Education Teacher
This resource helps students track their spending and identify where their money truly goes, revealing hidden spending habits. Understanding personal cash flow is the first step to taking control of financial decisions and building a strong budget. Designed for a 9th Grade Class, this lesson takes 60 minutes.
Jasmin Adan
Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 10th graders will explore budgeting and saving through STEAM concepts using the ADDIE model, making personal finance hands-on and IEP-friendly. This lesson equips students with practical money-management skills, collaborative activities, and a fun game to reinforce learning. Includes lesson plan, reading, discussion, activity, game, and worksheet.
erika.matthews
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute 4th grade lesson, students will learn number operations through real-life budgeting scenarios, building essential life skills in money management and decision-making. This Tier 1 lesson helps students practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication while planning a mock party budget.
Momina Hasan
General Education Teacher
This lesson will guide 12th-grade students through the concept of work-life balance, emphasizing its importance and exploring strategies to maintain it. Through discussions and interactive activities, students will learn about the impact of stress and effective time management techniques. This lesson is crucial as it prepares students for future challenges in balancing personal and professional responsibilities, fostering lifelong skills for well-being and productivity.
Shannon Janovitz
Instructor
A one-on-one, 30-minute coaching session designed to help a 12th-grade student develop key life skills in hygiene, budgeting, and social interactions through personalized benchmarks and a digital badge system. This toolkit fosters independence and self-confidence with ongoing tracking and reflection in Tier 3 supports.
Susan Ayers
Instructor
An engaging introduction to the importance of financial literacy, covering basic financial principles and their impact on life choices. This lesson will help students understand the role of money in achieving goals and stability. Designed for a 9th-grade class, this 45-minute session will provide foundational knowledge in financial literacy, empowering students to make informed financial decisions.
Charles Douglas
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson focuses on teaching life skills related to grocery shopping for high school special education students with moderate disabilities. Students will learn how to plan a grocery trip, identify items, and understand basic budgeting. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with essential life skills, promoting independence and confidence in everyday tasks.
Amber Henry
Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 9th-grade students navigate the world of personal finance by comparing checking accounts, savings accounts, and credit cards. Students will gain practical skills to make informed financial decisions in a single 45-minute session.
Chelsea Elliott
Social Studies Teacher
This resource guides students in setting financial goals, understanding the power of saving, and making smart choices today for a better tomorrow. It helps students connect present actions with future aspirations. This lesson is designed for middle school students and will take approximately one 50-minute session.
Ongel Davis
Instructor
This resource encourages students to think about the impact of their current planning and prioritizing decisions on their future selves. It fosters a proactive mindset and teaches long-term consequences of organizational habits. Designed for a 7th Grade Special Education Group, this lesson is 40 minutes long.
Adison Holmes
Special Education Teacher
This 3-session lesson is designed for a 25-year-old individual with ADHD, focusing on managing workload efficiently and prioritizing tasks. The lesson aims to equip the individual with practical strategies to enhance productivity and reduce overwhelm, using personalized approaches tailored to their unique needs.
Jenny Brennan
Behavior Interventionist, General Education Teacher
This series of lessons is designed to equip high-achieving 7th-grade students with essential skills for academic success. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect: time management, study skills, emotional intelligence, and grit. By mastering these skills, students will be better prepared to handle academic challenges and achieve their goals.
Darcy Lord-Evans
Counselor
A 6-session course for adult ESL learners teaching financial literacy through FDIC resources. Students will build vocabulary, understand deposit insurance, and practice real-life money skills. Each 1-hour session includes engaging activities, discussions, games, worksheets, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
Tierra Gray
Instructor
This lesson teaches 9th-grade CTE high school students essential goal-setting and time management skills. It's crucial for students to learn how to effectively plan and manage their time to succeed in their academic and future career paths. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with the entire class.
Kim
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore the costs associated with different levels of college education required for various career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the financial implications of their career choices and encourages them to think critically about their future education and career planning.
Elizabeth Baker
Counselor
This lesson helps students with intellectual disabilities (IQs 40-50) understand basic money concepts and budgeting using the 'dollar up' strategy. Students will learn to determine if they have enough money for a purchase and practice paying with the 'dollar up' method. This lesson is designed for small group instruction over a single 30-minute session.
Erin Esswein
Special Education Teacher
This resource guides students in setting financial goals, understanding the power of saving, and making smart choices today for a better tomorrow. It helps students connect present actions with future aspirations. Intended for 9th Grade Class over 75 minutes.
mumu Hua
Counselor
This 30-minute lesson for 8th-grade middle school students focuses on developing effective time-management and organizational skills. Students will learn practical strategies to manage their academic and personal responsibilities, reducing stress and improving their overall success. It's crucial for students to grasp these skills early to navigate increasing demands and build self-sufficiency.
Melanie Rose
Counselor
This 5-session lesson series on executive functioning is designed for 7th graders, focusing on essential skills like organization, time management, and self-regulation. These skills are crucial for academic success and personal development, helping students navigate school and life more effectively.
bbeldenscott
Counselor, Social Worker
