Financial Literacy Lessons and Activities

Give students important life skills by teaching them about money and how to apply math to the world around them. The real-life examples and authentic games and activities in this dynamic series engage students in applying financial concepts to life, while also applying higher-order thinking skills across the curriculum.

• Real-world stories present meaningful vocabulary that children can relate to.
• Math applications and hands-on learning activities help students relate financial concepts to their lives.
• Interesting topics engage students in learning and include where money is spent, what money is spent on, and the choices students have when it comes to handling money.

Based on current national and state standards, these financial literacy units include:
• Teacher overview with a suggested teaching plan, discussion questions, and vocabulary
• Fictional text that introduces each unit’s theme in the context of real life
• Vocabulary and concept practice activities
• Math application that presents scenarios using money-based word problems
• Hands-on activities such as partner and whole-class games and role playing that bring the concepts to life

Books include reproducible resource pages with cutouts, reference sheets, and additional aids to support student learning. 144 pages.