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Free Financial Literacy Resources for Educators
Download classroom-ready financial literacy lesson plans, discussion guides, and interactive activities designed to help elementary students build strong money skills. Developed in collaboration with State Councils on Economic Education.
Developed in Collaboration With State Councils on Economic Education
Free, Ready-to-Teach Financial Literacy Lessons for Grades K–5
Download classroom-ready lesson plans, discussion guides, games, and activities designed to help students build lasting money skills through engaging stories and structured instruction.
Standards-Aligned
Built around nationally recognized K–5 financial literacy and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) benchmarks.
Zero-Prep Ready
Simply download and teach — no additional planning or preparation required.
Story-Driven Learning
Engaging picture books anchor each lesson in real-world financial decisions students understand.
Hands-On Activities
Interactive games, printable activities, and guided discussion questions reinforce every key concept.
All lesson plans and activities below are free to download and use in your classroom.
Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game
Lilly and May Learn why Mom and Dad work
Rohan and Nyra
Michael and Hannah and the Magic Money Tree
Akash and Mila and the Big Jump
Iver and Luke and the Friends-for-Others Club
Spending Shuffle™ Card Game
3 Ways to Play + Printable Expense Examples
Prefer Everything in One Complete, Organized Guide?
Turn story time into a teachable moment with six ready-to-use financial literacy lessons — organized by concept and delivered in one easy digital download.
The Complete Financial Literacy Lesson Plan Guide
What’s Included:
- 6 complete, standards-aligned lesson plans (Grades K–5)
- Printable discussion questions for every book
- The Jellybean Game, Ball Toss Challenge & Money Tree Game
- The Money Book Activity & Spending Shuffle™ Card Game
- Organized by book and financial concept for easy teaching
- Instant digital download (PDF)
Developed in collaboration with State Councils on Economic Education and aligned with nationally recognized financial literacy standards.
Trusted by Educators Nationwide
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Bring Financial Literacy to Life in Your Classroom
The Owning the Dash Financial Literacy Kit includes six hardcover books, the Spending Shuffle™ card game, and structured teaching materials — all packaged in one ready-to-use classroom solution.
