This electronic resource library for grades K-12 provides links to programs that are appropriate for use in the classroom or at home as a resource for students, teachers and parents who want to increase financial literacy. This is a partial list of the wide universe of resources available to the public. To submit a financial literacy program for consideration of being included in this electronic resource library, please contact Kristen Cruz, History-Social Science Consultant, at 916-323-6407 by e-mail at kcruz@cde.ca.gov.
America/Banks (Outside Source) and its partnerships help provide basic money management education and foster asset accumulation for low- and moderate-income adults, children, families and communities.
Financial Fitness For Life (Outside Source) is a multifaceted, comprehensive economic and financial literacy program for grades K-12.
FHA Mortgage Center.com (Outside Source) is an expert resource providing consumers with a wealth of information on FHA home financing. This resource provides definitions for terms commonly found in mortgage and home financing circles.
Hands on Banking (Outside Source) Hands on Banking / El futuro en tus manos is a fun, free financial education program created by Wells Fargo. This innovative, award-winning program provides all the basics of money management in an easy-to-use format that's ideal for the classroom. The animated, narrated lessons in English and Spanish for four age groups (from 4th grade through adults) is non-commercial, meet educational standards and are packed with valuable financial tools and tips.
Jump$tart's (Outside Source) aim is to identify high-quality personal finance materials for educational use. The clearinghouse is a database of personal finance resources available from a variety of education providers such as government, business and non-profit organizations.
In "Kids & Cash," (Outside Source) the Nightly Business Report of the PBS reports on the sad state of financial literacy in the U.S. and offers tips on teaching financial basics to young people.
Knowledge is Your Greatest Asset: Financial Education Program (Outside Source) - Designed for almost any audience, this site offers basic lessons in personal finances. The Curriculum and accompanying Facilitator's Guide are available in Spanish and English, and can be used with audiences of any age group.
The Money Camp (Outside Source) is a unique financial literacy program for kids and grownups. We believe that becoming financially free is primarily a matter of making the right choices in life and developing the right financial habits.
Money Wise Teen (Outside Source) - The MoneyWiseTeen is an internationally award winning program for middle and high school students. Through ten animated vignettes, students learn basic economic concepts in a financial context.
Personal Finance Glossary (Outside Source) provides more than 700 financial terms and definitions.
School Savings Program (Outside Source) gives students hands-on lessons about how to handle money responsibly using their own Washington Mutual savings accounts. We offer lessons for every grade level and workshops—in Spanish and English—for adults. We bring the instructor, the lesson and enough materials for the whole group. Lessons are grade and age appropriate and designed to cover various financial topics in easy-to-understand terms.
Stagecoach Island (Outside Source) is an online virtual world created by Wells Fargo. You can explore the island and its hidden secrets, connect with friends and make new ones, and at the same time learn smart money management.
The ABCs of Financial Literacy (Outside Source)
The Summit Bank Foundation produces and sponsors this program that provides comprehensive curriculum guides for grades K-12, lesson plans, and weekly sets of newspapers at no cost to educators.
VA Mortgage Center.com (Outside Source) is an organization dedicated to providing mortgage services to United States military veterans. This resource includes an extensive glossary of lending and financial terms.
