Teachers & Caretakers
These no-cost, no obligation, ad-free resources can be integrated into 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.
Reading Materials
NPR Finance Article
Want to teach kids about money? Start by including them in the conversation.
Money as You Grow
Find books, topics, and tips to support positive money habits and attitudes.
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 digital copies or order printed copies for free!
Activities & Resources
Banzai
- Free, no spam or ads, sponsored by Bay Federal Credit Union
- Treat students to fun lessons about real-world money situations, like getting a paycheck, paying bills, and reading a checking account statement
- Teachers: register and create virtual classrooms for students to join
- Choose Banzai Junior for middle school students, Banzai Teen for high school students, and Banzai Plus for more advanced students.
- Banzai Internet Safety (9-13 years): Learn how to protect yourself and your money from internet scams with this fun, online game.
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.
Fraud and Scams Awareness and Prevention
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.
Research and Resources from the CFPB
- Youth financial education resources for various ages and learning levels.
- Get access to activities for 5-19 year olds that teach and nurture the building blocks of financial capability and financial well-being.