LEARN THE 101 OF FINANCIAL LITERACY
With a fun, dynamic guide that makes money feel empowering, financial literacy becomes a life-long that that pays dividends.
Financial Basics is a workshop designed to teach young adults essential financial skills, including budgeting, saving, credit management, investing, fraud prevention, and financial planning.
Included: presenter's manual, participant's notebooks, presentation slides, evaluation form, learning videos.
If you'd like hard copies of the materials, allow 4 to 6 weeks for order fulfillment.
Module 1 - Introduction
Module 2 - Budgeting
Module 3 - Managing Cost of Living
Module 4 - Credit & Debit Management
Module 5 - Saving & Investing
Module 6 - Financial Goals
Module 7 - Protect Yourself
Module 8 - Summary
This resource is a full book online.
"Financial Empowerment is designed for a single-semester introduction to financial planning and decision-making, in order to provide first and second-year students with the necessary financial literacy and skills needed to make sound financial decisions, assess financial risk, and achieve financial success. This textbook attempts to speak to the varied backgrounds, knowledge systems, and experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians by providing Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives on personal finance and financial planning using examples and information from Elders, the Canadian financial system, and the economy. Additional resources can be found at https://www.uregina.ca/oer-publishing/index.html."
Examine basic services typically provided by financial institutions for accessing and managing personal finances.
Teacher Guide included.
2-6 hours
Assess factors that influence selection of a financial institution.
Teacher Guide included.
3-5 hours.
Managing money can be hard, but it doesn't have to be! Learn about built-in biases that often keep us from making smart decisions, and practice overcoming them by taking care of your pet through three fun and challenging mini-games.
"This interactive, online course teaches students how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime. Through real-life scenarios, students explore complex financial concepts and gain actionable strategies for managing their finances."
7 lessons; 35 minutes each
Financial Literacy course configuration by module.
Financial Literacy course configuration by module.
Featured resources from SaskMoney.
*taxes
*local financial lit
*budget
*PennyDrops
These calendars from Everfi are filled with digital and offline lessons and activities to teach financial literacy! Grades 3-6; Grades 6-9 & Grades 9-12 are available.
"Find various Canadian financial literacy programs for classrooms and for those learning on their own.
The resources and programs on this page have not been connected directly to curricular outcomes in Saskatchewan. However, many educators, students, and families will find connections within these recommended sites since the themes of various modules in these programs clearly connect to Financial Literacy curricular outcomes. Teachers who have questions about connecting content to curricular outcomes can contact SaskMoney at the bottom of this page."
Includes:
*Indigenous Learners
*English Language Learners
*Recommended Programs
Whether you are a teacher organizing a class project or a student learning on your own, access one of these projects to develop financial literacy skills!
"There are 13 modules in the Saskatchewan financial literacy curriculum that are suggested for middle years learners.
Simply click on a theme, select a module for instruction, pick an appropriate suggested activity, and download the necessary resources to help students meet the module’s outcome.
Please access the Curriculum Connections folder on the Supplementary Resources page for more planning resources including suggested sequencing of modules for middle years grades."
*A suggested sequence is even provided!
"There are 44 modules worth of activities and resources on this page! 31 modules with the secondary icon are designed for high school instruction in the Saskatchewan Financial Literacy 20/30 curriculum.
Although some of the content of the 13 other modules are designed for middle years instruction, they are easily adaptable to secondary learners. Teachers, consult your school division to see if the 13 modules have been taught at the middle years level to avoid repetition.
Simply click on a theme, select a module for instruction, pick an appropriate suggested activity from the Teacher’s Guide, and download the necessary resources to help students meet the module’s outcome."
SaskMoneyMinutes - Financial Literacy tips for Saskatchewan students from local professionals.
SaskMoney Career Talks - Interviews with financial professionals in Saskatchewan.
SaskMoney Past Events - Access recordings of past webinars.
"Take your finances to the next level with the practical tips and step-by-step guidance in our new course! You’ll learn everything you need to know to manage your finances like a pro—and build a solid foundation for your financial future."
Learn the 101 of Financial Literacy for free with these 12 units.
*Unit 11 is full of teacher resources.
Educational materials to help students and adults increase their financial knowledge and skills.
*Your Financial Toolkit
*Financial Basics Workshop
*Trainer's Toolkit
*e-Learning Videos
Explore the financial risks associated with fraud, phishing and scams.
Teacher Guide included.
3-5 hours
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