Financial Literacy & Economics

Resources pertaining to financial literacy and economics, earning, budgeting, spending, saving, managing credit and investing.

April is Financial Literacy Month

President George W. Bush declared April as the month for Financial Literacy in 2004. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of being financially literate and to encourage people to learn about techniques that can assist them in becoming financially smart.

KidsECON Episode 6: School Lesson

Lesson

Grades: 2

After watching KidsECON Episode 6, "School," the students will learn the basic concept of a budget as a plan for using money. They will identify different school expenses and discuss how choices are...

KidsECON Episode 5: Park Lesson

Lesson

Grades: 2

After watching KidsECON Episode 5, "The Park," the students will actively discuss and categorize items found in the park and relate them to their own needs and wants. They will then create visual...

School | KidsECON

Episode 6

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

Join Jayden, Laila, and Ella as they celebrate the last day of school. While enjoying the fun and games, Jayden takes a moment to learn how schools decide what to spend money on by exploring the...

Park | KidsECON

Episode 5

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

In this episode, Ella and her friends Laila and Jayden will explore the beauty of parks, learn how they connect us to nature, and discover the difference between needs and wants. Meet the people who...

KidsECON Episode 4: Animal Shelter Lesson

Lesson

Grades: PreK, Kindergarten, 1

Animal Shelter | KidsECON

Episode 4

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

Laila and her friends visit the animal shelter. They learn about different kinds of animals and the costs of caring for them. The KidsECON crew also learn how important it is to support shelters...

Restaurant | KidsECON

Episode 3

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

Jayden and his friends from the KidsECON crew stop for lunch at a local pizza restaurant. Learn what's the differences between goods and services. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking...

Bank | KidsECON

Episode 2

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

Join Ella, Laila, and Jayden from the KidsECON crew as they explore the world of banking and saving money. Learn the importance of keeping your money safe, how to manage it wisely, and why saving for...

KidsECON Episode 2: Bank Lesson

Lesson

Grades: 1, 2

After watching KidsECON Episode 2, "The Bank," the students will discuss how banks help to keep money safe. The students will complete a series of learning activities involving vocabulary cards...

KidsECON Episode 1: Grocery Store Lesson

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten

After watching KidsECON Episode 1, "The Grocery Store," the students will identify and compare wants and needs, explain how wants and needs change over time, explain why people have jobs, and describe...

Grocery Store | KidsECON

Episode 1

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2

Laila takes us on a tour through the grocery store. Learn the difference between a need and a want in the first episode of KidsECON. About the Series Laila, Ella, and Jayden are taking part in a...

The Exchange | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 9

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Economic Central is dedicated to providing a clear understanding of basic finance. In this lesson, the question of where money goes is addressed in basic terms. An explanation is given as they follow...

Money Matters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 8

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

This lesson discusses the importance of managing money wisely. Zyler Z. wants to purchase an expensive pair of tennis shoes that his parents are not able to afford. The students explain why money...

Money Mania | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 7

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

This program reviews key points of managing money by questioning Kayla K. and Zyler Z. in a game show format. Highlights of the game show examine the definitions of debt, economic literacy...

The Power of the Purse | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 6

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

The mission of Economic Central is to influence good money skills. The goal is to educate students on the practical principles of money management. Our economy is built by spending income on durable...

The Personal Investment | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 5

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

The friends of Economic Central want a new image, a new look, and a new attitude. Kayla K. and Zyler Z. are taking an invested interest in the way they look. Although they would like to have designer...

Close Encounters | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 4

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Pygg E. Bank and Alisa examine the concept of GREED. Selfishness is explored as a financial issue in negatively impacting our pocketbooks. Trying to get what others have can cause financial problems...

The Money Plan | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 3

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...

Inflation | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 2

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...

Debt Eliminators | Pygg E. Bank Economic$

Episode 1

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Alisa Boykin introduces the topic of the lesson, debt elimination. By defining credit, Alisa discusses the difference between good and bad credit or debt with the Economic Central characters. By...

Managing Money | Making Dollars from Sense

Episode 2

Video

Grades: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

How does one manage the income he or she earns? Meet Abbie Bowman, one of South Carolina’s young entrepreneurs. Abbie is the owner of her own business: A and E Crafts. Learn how Abbie manages her...

Counting Money with Smart Cat Worksheet

Document

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3

Use this worksheet to learn how to count money with Smart Cat!

Money | Growing Up with Smart Cat

Episode 10

Video

Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2

Have you ever gotten an allowance or been given some money for your birthday? What did you do with your money? Did you buy that toy you always wanted? Did you take a trip? I love to explore new places...

Engaging Economics

Lesson

Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 2

Students will learn about economic concepts by living real-world situations.

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