Below are several organizations providing personal financial literacy curriculum, simulations and opportunities for students to connect the wonderful work in the classroom to additional learning opportunities.
Bellco MoneySmarts
Short financial education activities for young adults - adults
Source: Bellco Credit Union
Bizzy Whiz Books
Picture books and activities for PreK-Elementary students; robots and bank characters teach early financial, economic and career lessons
Source: Bizzy Whiz Books
Coindexter Club (for youth education)
Virtual-world game site that immerses children, ages 5-12, in real-life learning situations in a fun environment
Sponsor: Bellco Credit Union
Economic and Personal Finance Programs for Student and Teachers
K-12 classroom resources and university-accredited professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers
Source: Economic Literacy Colorado
Financial Education Videos
Find tips to manage budgeting and planning by subscribing to Bellco’s YouTube channel, including #AskBellco and Bellco’s Mortgage Minute.
Source: Bellco Credit Union
EverFI
Learning resources and teacher training for elementary, middle and high school teachers
Source: EVERFI
Federal Reserve Education
Financial education resources to equip educators, educate youth, and empower consumers
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch
FUNancial $marts
Financial activity book for elementary students, available to download
Source: Bellco Credit Union
Financial Scholars
Online learning tools for Colorado charter and private high schools
Source: Canvas Credit Union
Hands on Banking
Classrooom resources for K-12 educators and online self-directed courses for consumers.
Source: Wells Fargo
Happy Teacher
Teacher Professional Development
Source: Happy Teacher
High School Financial Planning Program
Turnkey curriculum to guide teens through money management decisions
Source: National Endowment for Financial Education
Junior Achievement
K-12 programs focus on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce development delivered by volunteers to complement what is taught in the classroom.
Source: Junior Achievement - Rocky Mountain and Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado
Money Smart
Curriculum helps low- and moderate-income individuals enhance their financial skills
Source: FDIC
Next Gen Personal Finance
Personal finance curriculum for middle school and high school; educator professional development
Source: Next Gen Personal Finance
Young Americans Bank
The only bank in the entire world specifically designed for young people ages 21 and younger
Source: Young Americans Center for Financial Education
Young AmeriTowne / International Town
Hands-on experiences in free enterprise, economics, and entrepreneurship
Source: Young Americans Center for Financial Education
YouthBiz
Hands-on study and practice of entrepreneurship
Source: Young Americans Center for Financial Education