The Financial Foundations program introduces 30 key personal finance topics to middle and high school learners, providing them with essential financial knowledge and practical strategies for making informed financial decisions.

Each subject area has a two-level approach:

  Level 1- Laying the Foundation

  Level 2 - Building the Strategy

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Included in each training module:

Teacher Toolkit

The comprehensive Teacher Toolkit includes all the training materials listed here in one convenient document. Within the module, you can download and print the full Toolkit or access each component individually by day.

Module Presentations (Slide Deck)

The slide presentation for every module includes a sample script and detailed notes for each slide to support delivery.

Presenter's Guide

A browsable resource that features screenshots of every slide along with the full notes and sample script. It contains the same information as the PowerPoint, organized in an easy-to-reference format.

Supplemental Resources

A curated list of interactive simulation, games, and videos that provide additional reinforcement and opportunities to explore key concepts in greater depth.

Learner Workbook Answer Key

At no cost to you, you can receive physical copies of workbooks for your students that contain exercises and activities designed to reinforce the concepts taught throughout the module. Answer keys are available within the training modules.

Daily Pacing Guide

A structured guide that helps educators plan how much time to spend on each learning objective, ensuring all lessons fit within the available schedule while allowing appropriate focus on key concepts.

Walkthrough Videos

Led by a member of the Financial Beginnings team, these short videos serve as extension of the Presenter's guide, providing slide-by-slide and workbook guidance and instructional context.

Homework Assignments & Answer Keys

Practice activities designed to reinforce learning outside of class, encourage reflection, and help learners apply course concepts to real-life financial decisions.

Lesson Quiz & Answer Key

A short assessment that checks comprehension of the key concepts covered across the lessons in the module.

Choose a module below to access digital materials and begin training, or click here to continue where you left off. 

Budgeting

Credit

Investing

Protection

Spending