TeachFinLit.org is an online database created by teachers to provide resources other educators can use to teach financial literacy courses.
TeachFinLit.org’s educational material is divided into 6 general subject areas, each containing a diverse collection of videos, lesson plans, and other media forms. The 6 subject areas are:
EVERFI’s financial literacy curriculum is divided into 7 lessons, each running about 30 minutes to a few hours to teach. The 7 lessons are:
The teacher’s guide is an in-depth document containing learning objectives, teaching standards, and a step-by-step outline for each lesson.
If you teach middle school or high school and need a flexible--yet cohesive--set of finance lesson plans adaptable to several different course lengths, then NGPF will probably serve your class well.
All of Next Gen Personal Finance’s content is free, and most of it has no strings attached.
If you want to make better decisions about your money and resources, you 'll need financial literacy. You must understand the intersection of personal finance, financial concepts, and financial planning to build on your current wealth and provide long term stability. It can be tough to make the right decisions about your money if you don't know what your options are. There are many components to wealth, and money is only a part of that picture. Financial literacy helps you see your entire financial picture in a clear light so that you can make the best decisions about your financial goals.
Personal finance training is also possible with courses on money management, financial planning, and retirement savings for individuals. These courses prepare you for financial situations, both short term and in the future. You'll be able to build peace of mind through emergency funds and long term wealth building.
As of December 2017, school districts are required to adopt academic standards for financial literacy and incorporate instruction into the curriculum in grades kindergarten to 12 (see 2017 Wisconsin Act 94). These resources can help:
Revised standards for personal financial literacy were adopted in June 2020. The updated set of standards includes a "financial mindset" area for the first time. This content area addresses mental habits needed to address financial decisions successfully.