A smorgasbord of resources for you

This one-hour lesson is a fun introduction for students to consumer protection laws that protect them when buying goods and services. Students will use classroom currency to buy resources, make a product using faulty resources and assess consumer responses.

Helps students improve their financial literacy and maths skills.

This one-hour lesson helps students to understand that people choose to make financial decisions in different ways. Students will examine their own financial behaviours and compare these with others in the class.

In this one-hour financial education lesson, Peter has been invited to holiday with his grandparents in Brisbane. Students will create a holiday plan and budget for Peter, and be introduced to exchange rates.

Students create a budget for a family holiday

This one-hour financial education lesson helps students learn to make financially responsible decisions. They will also discuss what we mean by the phrase ‘value for money’, and learn about key concepts such as goods, services, choices and substitutes.

Jack’s Cashbook Story is a one-hour financial education lesson. It is perfect for students at Level 2 of the curriculum. Students read the story and then complete activities to improve their financial capability.

Ten year old Jack is saving for a new skateboard. In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of assets and net worth, and will see how Jack’s knowledge, skills and values enable him to achieve his financial goals.

This one-hour financial education lesson helps primary students learn about earning, spending and saving. Students will meet Jack and learn how people can earn money. They will also create a wall display using the supplied templates and their own work.

Our Notes and Coins is a one-hour lesson that helps your students learn about the designs on our currency and their cultural and historical importance to New Zealanders. This lesson suits students working at Level 1 of the curriculum.

Help your students understand key financial concepts in this fun daily quiz. Five short activities for students to learn about earning, spending, saving, sharing and investing.