NEW Resources for 2022!
These no-cost, no obligation, ad-free resources can be integrated you’re your existing curriculum or used for financial education-specific lessons and life skills classes. For young children, school-age children, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults.
For all ages and stages
- Fraud and Scams Awareness and Prevention from the CFPB: Learn about identity theft and common types of scams, how to protect yourself from financial loss, and what to do if you become a victim.
- Financial Publications from the FTC: The Federal Trade Commission offers free “how to” publication son just about every financial topic you can think of. Download soft copies or order printed copies for free!
Research and Resources for Educators from the CFPB
Young Children (K-5th grade)
- Sesame Street: “For me, for you, for later” financial literacy resources (K-2).
- Three Cups online storybook about learning to save, spend, and help others with money (K-4).
- PBS Learning Media (K-12+). Search “money,” “finance,” and other key words for articles, videos, and websites on money topics and how money relates to environmental issues, science, and more.
Middle School, High School, College/Trade School
- Banzai: This award-winning program is available to teachers and schools in Santa Cruz County.
- FoolProof Academy: Financial literacy with the power of healthy skepticism, caution, character, and calmness built into lessons, videos, activities, and more. Choose modules for middle school, high school, home school, college and beyond.
- Financial Education for Adults from the CFPB: Tools and resources, grouped by topic, type of audience, and language, can be used for single-topic discussions or to supplement financial literacy and life skills curriculum.
Schedule a classroom presentation, staff development workshop, or parent education meeting!
Our trained personal finance educator is available to discuss a variety of personal finance topics – you choose the topic, we do the rest! Submit your presentation request or ask about options. Virtual and outdoor presentations preferred.