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Financial Literacy Resources for K–5 Educators

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A Complete Financial Literacy System

This classroom-ready system equips students with essential financial literacy skills through award-winning picture books, interactive games, and structured lesson plans. Designed for seamless implementation, it supports meaningful learning—without adding extra prep time.

Standards-Aligned Curriculum
Structured, Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans
Interactive, Hands-On Learning Tools

Designed for K–5 Financial Literacy Standards.

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One of my biggest take aways from the books is that he makes it understandable for multiple grade levels. Since I have grades K-4 in Cabot, I think each of them would easily comprehend the principles discussed by each book!
Educational Technologist in
Rogers, AR

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I liked just how relatable it (kids' book series) is to both adults and students.
Elementary Teacher in
Charlotte, NC

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I am a 2nd year teacher and I teach Kindergarten. These are the first resources that I've heard of for Kinder aged kids that address financial literacy. Love it!
Ashley, Teacher in
Gilbert, AZ

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My students loved the books! They were so anxious to move to the next book. The books kept the students' attention, and they hung on every word. They loved getting to use the books and work with economics too.
Kristie, Teacher in
Mount Ida, AR

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I love how practical it was, both for me as an individual, and in learning how to teach my kids using these resources.
Elementary Teacher in
Raleigh, NC

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This was perfect for our students to be introduced to economics at a young age and to start giving them vocabulary that they will use throughout their lives.
Danita, School Administrator in
Scottsdale, AZ

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The books have a lot of diversity in them. Subjects are relatable and relevant for the students I am working with.
Cherie, Teacher in
Tucson, AZ

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Classroom-Ready Financial Literacy Through Story

Each Owning the Dash® book features students navigating real-world financial decisions — making it easy to teach earning, saving, spending, and giving through engaging, age-appropriate storytelling.

Dash and Nikki financial literacy classroom book

Lilly and May financial literacy classroom book

Rohan and Nyra entrepreneurship classroom book

Michael and Hannah saving lesson classroom book

Akash and Mila decision making classroom book

A Complete Guide for Educators

The Owning the Dash Lesson Plan Guide gives you ready-to-use lesson ideas, pacing suggestions, and classroom strategies. Designed to complement the book series and hands-on tools in the kit.

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An Interactive Way to Teach Budgeting in Grades K–5

The Spending Shuffle is a classroom-ready card game designed to help students understand budgeting, saving, and spending through hands-on practice. Easy to implement and engaging for elementary learners, it reinforces foundational financial literacy skills in a format students enjoy.

• Ideal for centers, small groups, or whole-class instruction

• Supports national K–5 financial literacy standards

• Reinforces key money concepts through repetition, discussion, and play

• Classroom-tested and teacher-approved

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Bring Financial Literacy to Life with an Author Visit

Invite Anthony, the creator of Owning the Dash, for an engaging classroom workshop or virtual visit. Students learn real‑world money skills through interactive stories, games, and hands‑on activities they’ll remember long after the session ends.

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Owning the Dash, LLC has collaborated with KIDS NEED TO READ and state Councils on Economic Education to help families bring Financial Literacy Kits into communities across the nation. You can donate to support a school or a public library!

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