Financial Literacy Month
At CEE, every month is Financial Literacy Month, but we’re happy there’s a dedicated month for the rest of the country to celebrate! This April, we have ideas for you on how you can celebrate Financial Literacy Month, whether you’re a teacher, a student, or just want to get financially savvy!
CEE’s Financial Literacy Month is generously supported by
Financial Literacy for Teachers
Personal Finance Bootcamp
Kick off the month at our free bootcamp where you’ll get expert training on teaching earning income, saving, budgeting and related subtopics. Our instructors will provide resources, strategies and sample lessons for teaching these concepts in a synchronous or asynchronous setting.
Ready. Set. Finance!
Get ready to tackle finances the fun way! Join the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge, a FREE program that encourages schools, organizations, and independent learners to spend an hour learning about budgeting through online gameplay and interactive lessons. Eligible schools can win prizes.* Sign up today to get started on your financial journey!
*Terms, restrictions and eligibility rules apply.
Sign up through this link to enter the CEE giveaway for a free trip to CEE’s Educator Conference in New Orleans this October!
Win a Trip to New Orleans!
Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with an exciting opportunity to win a fantastic prize package. To be eligible for the giveaway, simply register your class and have your students play the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge. When you’re done, complete the CEE giveaway eligibility form.
- Free entry to the CEE Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference in New Orleans on October 17 and 18, 2025
- Breakfast and lunch at the conference both days
- Two hotel nights at the Sheraton New Orleans
- Transportation reimbursement up to $500
Resources for High School Teachers
Use these high school level resources to celebrate Financial Literacy Month in your classroom. Focus on a different theme each week–Earning Income, Saving and Investing, Spending and Budgeting, and Managing Credit and Risk–to help students build real-world money skills.
Resources for Middle School Teachers
Explore these middle school personal finance resources to engage your students in real-world money lessons. Each week, introduce a new theme–Earning Income, Saving and Investing, Spending and Budgeting, and Managing Credit and Risk–to build smart financial habits early on.
Resources for Elementary School Teachers
Introduce young learners to essential money concepts with these K-5 personal finance resources. Through fun and interactive lessons, explore key topics like Earning, Saving, Spending, and Sharing to help students develop smart money habits from the start.
Financial Literacy for Students
Advocacy Toolkits
If your state is missing a personal finance requirement as part of your curriculum, we want to help! We have resources created just for students to help make sure you reach the right people and make sure your voices are heard.
Weekly Book & Podcast Recommendations
CEE’s program, Invest in Girl will feature student and professional picks for podcast and book recommendations on Instagram to expand your personal finance knowledge outside the classroom!
Invest in Girls Financial Foundations Classes
Invest in Girls wants you to feel confident about money matters! IIG offers courses tailored to teen girls that teach you the basics of personal finance, how to invest money, how to build your professional skills, and teach you about career opportunities in finance. Each course takes place online after school and is free to attend.
National Personal Finance Practice Case Study & Quiz Bowl Questions
The NPFC is well underway. Teachers and students alike can use the NPFC toolkit to practice their case study skills and prepare for the quiz bowl before finals. Access all the resources needed to prepare on the NPFC Toolkit.
Financial Literacy for Families
Family Financial Fun Pack
This Family-At-Home Financial Fun Pack is a curated set of materials well suited for families to enjoy on their own. Explore family activities, games, worksheets, and suggested books for children or adults.
How are you celebrating?
Share your Financial Literacy Month plans with us on social by using the hashtag
#FinLitMonth
