A Note to Teachers

Below are four online, remote learning stations to help youth learn about budgeting and money. These learning stations can also be completed on-site, face-to-face, by trained staff where students are awarded "Financial Fun Learning Kits" filled with all educational materials and prices! Contact the Center for more information.

Grades 3-5 Curriculum

Hosted by the Barker Center

Financial Fun

A public service provided by

Wells Fargo Hands on Banking

 A Partnership with

Council for Economic Education

What does the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the video games we play, school supplies we need, and even the homes we live in all have in common? They cost money! Earning and managing money is an important part of life. Are you ready to learn how to earn, save, and manage money?

The learning stations below will help you understand the basics of personal finance. Once you complete all the stations, be sure to type your name into and download your Financial All-Star Certificate!

  • Station 1: Meaning of Money

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Mr. Robinson will guide you on a journey to explore different kinds of money. You will explore: What is the value of different U.S. coins? And, how can you add and subtract coins to pay for items? To complete this station, you will need to:

Download a copy of this Slide Show via this URL. Be sure to see the instructions on Slide 2.

Watch this short video from Mr. Robinson as he walks you through the activity.

  • Station 2: Needs and Wants

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Ms. Fanizi will help you understand the difference between identifying a “need” and a “want” in making good economic decisions. After a few activities, you will use this information in applying it to a budget. To complete this station, you will need to:

Download a copy of this Slide Show via this URL. Be sure to see the instructions on Slide 3.

Watch this short video from Ms. Fanizi as she walks you through the activity.

  • Station 3: Planning for a Pet

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Mr. Ong will help you evaluate the many different costs associated with caring for a dog. You will complete an interactive activity where you rank those most essential supplies and services for dog ownership. You will learn how exploring costs can help you plan financially. To complete this station, you will need to:

Download a copy of this Slide Show via this URL. Be sure to see the instructions on Slide 3.

Watch this short video from Mr. Ong as he walks you through the activity.

  • Station 4: Saving and You

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Mr. Bauer will help you understand the importance of earning and saving responsibly. Through an interactive online activity, you will get the opportunity to make choices where you earn and spend money. It is important you carefully monitor and adjust spending in your effort to save and purchase a new video game console! To complete this station, you will need to:

Download a copy of this Slide Show via this URL. Be sure to see the instructions on Slide 2.

Watch this short video from Mr. Ong as he walks you through the activity.

Complete All Four Stations?

  • Download your Financial All-Star Certificate! Be sure to use this website. In the upper left menu, click "File", "Make a Copy". Then, just type your name into the document and save it!

  • Complete a short survey via this website on your experience. What did you enjoy the most? What did you learn?