A teaching manual, provided by the State Treasurer's Office, outlines a 12 lesson educational curriculum designed to introduce students to real life experiences through hands-on learning. Program Goals To encourage proper financial habits and promote the concept of savings. To make savings accounts available and easily accessible to students. To combine the resources of educators, the business and financial community, and the State Treasurer's office in making educational programs and opportunities available to students throughout the state. The manual is intended to be integrated into the existing core curriculum in an interdisciplinary manner, especially math and social studies courses.
Teachers easily select information from the manual deemed appropriate for their classes.
The teaching manual is adaptable for third through sixth grade. Each lesson is designed for a 40-minute period with very little preparation time necessary. It is recommended at least one full lesson be taught each month, with, if possible, a bank representative assisting in the lesson plan. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real life experiences. Financial institutions agree to waive their minimum deposit requirement and open savings accounts for students.