Building bright financial futures.
Money Week helps 1st and 2nd grade students explore money concepts and build literacy skills through fun, hands-on lessons.
Building bright financial futures.
Money Week helps 1st and 2nd grade students explore money concepts and build literacy skills through fun, hands-on lessons.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MONEY WEEK
Money Week is an award-winning financial education program developed by UT Extension that gives first and second graders a strong start in building lifelong money skills. Designed as an engaging, week-long experience, Money Week brings essential personal finance concepts into the classroom through hands-on learning, all while developing students’ reading skills.
Every element is designed to support successful implementation while creating an experience that is fun, interactive, and impactful for students. More than a curriculum, Money Week is a turnkey program that helps schools, Extension systems, and community organizations deliver high-quality financial education in a way that is easy to implement and exciting for students.
What sets Money Week apart is its powerful blend of financial education, literacy, and family engagement.
Research shows that early financial education builds confident decision makers.
For 1st and 2nd Grade
Age appropriate lessons
and children’s books
Standards Aligned
Meets all state
educational standards
Hands-On Learning
Engaging activities that teach money concepts
Ready to Teach
Complete curriculum with lesson plan & leader guides
Money Week is the Curriculum for Success!
Money Week Includes Everything You Need to Teach with Confidence
- Step-by-step lesson plans
- Student worksheets & activities
- Instructor guides & prep notes
- Take-home family newsletters
- Implementation support
Easy to Implement!
“[My students] loved it, and it was super easy to implement! So thankful for the resources provided to us!”
Best Curriculum Ever!
“My students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The hands on activities and “games” were great. All students were involved. They loved seeing a new book everyday and always were excited.”
So Fun and Engaging!
“Money Week is a fun, engaging way to practice counting money and
literacy skills.”
