Make teaching money management skills as simple as 1-2-3.
Designed to teach valuable financial skills, the Hands on Banking® program offers free online courses, lessons and activities that will help you guide students through real-life scenarios and group discussions. And all without any endorsements or advertising.
Courses and lesson plans
Whether you are teaching young children or teenagers, Hands on Banking resources can help you prepare, extend and supplement your lessons as well as assess student knowledge and progress. Many of the lessons and course modules are designed to meet Common Core State Standards, Council for Economic Education (CEE) National Standards for Financial Literacy and Jump$tart National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education. Explore Hands on Banking and help instill knowledge about spending, saving, giving back and more.
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Elementary School
Help kids learn all about money – where it comes from, how to earn it, and how to keep it safe. And help them figure out the difference between a “need” and “want”.
Middle School
Teens know that money is fun to get and spend. But if they learn some money basics, they’ll have more options. Help them start saving and boosting their earning power.
High School
Help high school students start their financial lives smart and strong. These lessons cover school loans, saving and investing, balance a budget, and developing strong credit.
“I LOVE the detailed lessons with engaging worksheets that scaffold student learning.”
Suzanne K, Grade 4, NY
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