Our youth classes are tied to MN State Standards. Whenever possible, we also include hands on activities for the students to experience the content. Each class is between 40-60 minutes in length and can be virtual or in-person. If there is a financial education topic you would like presented, but do not see listed, please ask.
Students will explore the differences between needs and wants and goods and services through hands-on and movement-based activities.
Students will explore the concept of spending and making choices with limited resources. This lesson will include a short story as well as a hands-on activity.
Students will practice currency recognition along with making choices. This lesson will include a hands-on activity exploring opportunity costs.
Students will work within small groups to build a business plan which will be shared at the end of the class.
This will focus on natural resources and their uses. This lesson will include a fun, interactive mining challenge activity.
Student will learn the concept of profit, loss, and revenue. Through an experiential game, they will calculate various profit and loss scenarios and record their findings.
Students will be introduced to basic financial vocabulary and banking terms and what financial institutions offer.
What is credit and why is it important? This class will explore the concept of Credit and why credit scores matter.
College can be an expensive and rewarding experience. This class will cover some of the main financial considerations to take when planning for college.
Many people will rent a residence at some point in their lives. This class will provide insight to the renting process and help students prepare for the big move.
Part of the “American Dream” is home ownership. How does the home buying process work? This class will cover the basics of home buying for students.
Insurance is a “safety net” that we all should have in case of accidents or emergencies. This class will explore the most popular types of insurance and what it can do for you.
Raising a child is a big responsibility! This class will guide students through some of the financial considerations of raising a child.
Tips and tricks for wise spending will be explored in this class. When does a basic need become a want?
This class will introduce the concept of budgeting and why everyone should have one. The class will break down a budget into easy steps for success.
As young people begin to earn money, they may be surprised to learn that they don’t get to keep it all. This class will look at the most common deductions on our paychecks and explain where that money goes.
Car buying can be an intimidating experience for many. This class will break down the process, from car selection to getting a car loan.
Identity theft is a scary but growing problem. This class will introduce students to what Identity theft is, and how we can protect ourselves from it. Furthermore, this class will explore good strategies to protect ourselves from online scammers.
This class will explore the concept of investing. We will cover the basics of investing, the risks and rewards, as well as introduce some of the more common investing tools available.
Ever wanted to work with money? This class will introduce students to some of the many exciting career opportunities in the banking industry.
An introduction to basic financial vocabulary and banking terms. This class will guide participants into what to look for in a financial institution.
This class will explore the advantages and disadvantages to using credit and how our credit scores can affect our lives.
Have you ever wondered where so much of your money goes from your paycheck? This class will break down many of the common deductions in our paychecks and explain where that money is allocated to.
Car buying can be an intimidating experience for some. This class will walk through the process of car buying from car selection to financing options.
Learn some different strategies for preparing financially for you or your children to attend college.
This class will focus on finding and renting your first place and what costs you can expect to incur.
Tips and tricks for wise spending will be explored in this class. When does a basic need become a want?
This class will explore why everyone should have a budget and how to make one that fits your life and goals.
Home buying is one of the biggest financial commitments for most of us. This class will explore the basic process of home buying.
Combining our finances can sometimes be a confusing and stressful process. This class will explore some strategies for couples to make this transition go more smoothly.
There is a lot that goes into deciding how and where we spend our money. Businesses are constantly fighting for our hard-earned dollars. This class will explore some of the spending habits that many of us have, for better or for worse.
There are no innate differences between men and women’s ability to manage money. However, women can sometimes face unique financial challenges throughout their lives. This class will explore some of these challenges and strategies to overcome them.
This class will explore the concept of investing. We will cover the basics of investing, the risks and rewards, as well as introduce some of the more common investing tools available.
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