EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Financial Futures Start Here
Use these resources to lead financial literacy lessons for your students.
Thank you for your participation in the Financial Futures Award Program.
Use the links below to download facilitator guides and presentations. Then look for a follow up email with additional instructions to tell us how you helped your students grow their financial knowledge.
Coachella Valley Award Official Rules
San Diego Award Official Rules
Grades K-2
Introductory lessons about learning to save, the value of money and coin recognition.
- Kids as Coins
- Silly Sam
- Saving for a Rainy Day
Grades 3-5
Covers methods of spending and saving, making good financial decisions and safe money habits.
- Secret Agent Savings
- Decision Tree
- Unlocking Savings
Grades 6-8
Advanced concepts like types of interest, the true cost of everyday items and saving for goals and unexpected expenses.
- Energy Detectives
- Saving For a Sunny Day
- Middle School Money Mission
Additional Classroom Resources
- CB&T Financial Literacy Certificate of Completion
- CB&T Financial Literacy Page
- Save-Spend-Share Jar Wraps
- Needs vs. Wants Coloring Sheet | en Español
- Money Talks Activity Newsletter | en Español
- Money Memory Game
- Spot the Banking Difference (Grades K-5)
- Bankers and You BINGO (Grades 6-8)
- Reading Pays Book List