Teach Money Skills During National Financial Capability Month
Teaching kids to create and follow a budget, save money, and make wise money decisions are skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. April is National Financial Capability Month. It is the perfect time to teach money management. Here are some great resources you can use in the classroom:
- Create a Budget
- Great Minds Think: A Kid's Guide to Money (pdf version, download pdf reader)
- Helping Your Family Save Money Comic
- Money Math: Lessons for Life
- MyMoney.gov for Teachers
- U.S. Mint for Teachers
New 2013 Consumer Action Handbook - it's free!
The Consumer Action Handbook is a great book to have for your classroom. It is full of tips and information on a variety of consumer topics. Here are some of the most recently added topics:
You can view the handbook online or order a printed copy (bulk ordering is available).