Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Big Banks, Piggy Banks
Use this informative economics lesson plan. Find out how to save your money. "You will read about safe places for keeping money; you also will learn about places where money can earn money."
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buy a Bond, James: A Lesson on Us Savings Bonds
This site is extremely informative for teaching children the value of saving money. "You will write a persuasive letter telling why people use savings bonds as a way to save their money."
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clickety Clack, Let's Keep Track!
This lesson plan will show students the importance of keeping track of their savings.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Kids
Mini learning modules that teach kids about money and its worth. Students also learn how to set financial goals during these interactive activities.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Climbing the Savings Mountain
Check out this lesson plan to learn how to develop a savings plan that is right for you.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: A Penny Saved
Learners will read the comic book, "A Penny Saved" published by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Students will make the information relevant through projects, graphic organizers, teacher instruction, and problems.
US Department of the Treasury
Help With My Bank
Helps you find answers to your questions regarding national banks and federal savings associations.
Other
Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.
Other
Economic Awareness Council: Ben Knows $: Money Smart Activities for Kids [Pdf]
It is never to early to begin saving money. Use this printable workbook to help young students learn concepts like the difference between want and need, the difference between saving and spending, what banks do, and how to budget to...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Avengers Comic Teaches Mad Money Skills
The Avengers teach Spider-Man the principles of saving and spending as they save a bank from the evil powers of Mole Man. This site includes an online comic book, an instruction guide for teachers, and a budget worksheet.
The Balance
The Balance: What Is a Demand Deposit?
Demand deposits are the kinds of bank accounts that most people are familiar with. This article explains what they are and how they differ from other types of accounts such as money market accounts or certificates of deposit.
Other
We the Savers: Young Savers
This resource introduces students to the world of money with this online tutorial. Each unit has its' own online quiz. Brave the desert, climb mountains and dodge alligators while you explore everything there is to know about earning,...
Other
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Consumer Resources
A great resource from the FDIC for "becoming an informed banking consumer." Learn all about consumer protection and gain important and useful facts about such topics as phishing scams, identity theft, consumer rights, new cheque clearing...
Other
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: Right on the Money
[PDF] Booklet provides practical advice on topics such as banking, creating a spending plan, and finding college money.
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills for Life
Visa provides a resource that teachers, parents, and students will all enjoy using. There are lesson plans here for all ages, as well as information about spending decisions, budgeting, and money management. Print your own play money,...
PBS
Pbs: Financial Literacy: On the Money
Explore PBS's "On The Money," program for teens to investigate teens & money, budgeting, bank accounts, credit cards, calculators, and moneymaking ideas.