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Free Companion Financial Literacy Curriculum
Access Companion LessonsDeveloped in Collaboration With State Councils on Economic Education
Free Financial Literacy Lesson Plans & Activities for Grades K–5 (Ready-to-Teach Curriculum)
Download ready-to-use lesson plans, discussion guides, games, and printable activities designed to help children build lasting money skills through engaging stories and structured instruction — whether you teach in a classroom, homeschool setting, after-school program, or community youth organization.
Important: These lessons are designed to be used alongside the Owning the Dash kids’ books and card game. The lesson plans are built around the stories and concepts introduced in the books and reinforced through the companion card game activities.
Standards-Aligned
Built around nationally recognized K–5 financial literacy standards and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) benchmarks used in U.S. elementary education.
Zero-Prep Ready
Simply download, print, and teach — when used with the companion books and card game.
Story-Driven Learning
Each lesson is anchored in the Owning the Dash picture books, connecting financial concepts to relatable real-world decisions.
Hands-On Activities
Interactive games, printable activities, and guided discussion questions reinforce key financial concepts introduced in the books and card game.
All lesson plans and companion activities below are free to download for use with the Owning the Dash books and card game — download the resources below and start helping children build confident, lifelong money habits.
Dash and Nikki and the Jellybean Game
Lilly and May Learn Why Mom and Dad Work
Rohan and Nyra
Michael and Hannah and the Magic Money Tree
Akash and Mila and the Big Jump
Iver and Luke and the Friends-for-Others Club
Spending Shuffle™ Card Game
Lesson Plan and Tutorials coming soon.
A Complete K–5 Financial Literacy Curriculum
Designed for elementary classrooms, homeschool environments, and community programs, this companion curriculum makes teaching money concepts simple, structured, and classroom-ready.
Lessons are organized by book and core financial concept — ensuring seamless implementation while significantly reducing planning time.
What’s Included in the Complete K–5 Program
What’s Included:
- 6 complete, standards-aligned lesson plans (Grades K–5)
- Ready-to-print discussion guides for each Owning the Dash book
- Interactive classroom games (Jellybean Game, Ball Toss & Money Tree)
- Integration with the Spending Shuffle™ card game
- Organized by core financial concepts for streamlined instruction
- Instant digital download (PDF)
- ✔ Saves hours of lesson planning and preparation
- ✔ Engages students through story-based, hands-on learning
- ✔ Aligns with nationally recognized financial literacy standards
Developed in collaboration with State Councils on Economic Education and aligned to nationally recognized standards.
Trusted by Educators Nationwide
Professional development workshop with educators
Educators participating in statewide financial literacy training
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Bring Financial Literacy to Life — The Complete K–5 Solution
The Owning the Dash Financial Literacy Kit combines six hardcover books, the Spending Shuffle™ card game, and structured teaching materials into one comprehensive, ready-to-implement K–5 solution designed to make money lessons engaging, practical, and memorable.
Includes: 6 hardcover books + Spending Shuffle™ card game + standards-aligned K–5 teaching materials — all organized for seamless classroom implementation.
