PragerU Kids offers free, engaging financial literacy programs for teens and young adults, from short daily videos to full lesson plans. These are all designed to teach budgeting, saving, debt, investing, and more in an age‑appropriate way.
Core Program — Financial Literacy 101
Financial Literacy 101 is a 10‑day PragerU program for middle and high school students, with just a few minutes of daily content. It covers budgeting, saving, credit, debt, and investing without dry lectures, using short, engaging episodes and simple activities. Each day includes:
- A “Cash Course” video explaining a money topic
- A worksheet and lesson plan to reinforce learning
- Discussion prompts for classroom or home use
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Cash Course Show
Cash Course is the flagship PragerU Kids show for financial literacy, aimed at tweens, teens, and young adults. Episodes break down topics like:
- Budgeting and saving
- Avoiding debt
- Investing and building wealth
- Taxes, supply and demand, and market forces
For quick bite‑sized lessons, the Cash Course videos are perfect for reinforcing concepts at home or in school. They use real‑world examples and relatable scenarios to help students build confidence in managing money and making smart financial decisions.
HOW TO WATCH:
- YouTube channel with “Cash Course” episodes and playlists
- Apple Podcasts version for on‑the‑go learning
Resource Guide & Curriculum
The PragerU Financial Literacy Resource Guide (for grades 6-12) includes:
- Show descriptions and contents
- Lesson plans and worksheets
- A content framework covering financial foundations, economic systems, and entrepreneurship.
This guide is designed for teachers, homeschooling families, and parents, and aligns with U.S. Civics, World History, and Life Skills standards. Sign up here to get this FREE resource sent straight to your inbox, as well as more parent tips and free educational resources from PragerU Kids.
Lesson Plans & Worksheets
For deeper learning, PragerU offers the Cash Course: Financial Literacy Lesson Plans & Worksheets workbook available on Amazon. If you want a standards‑aligned, structured curriculum, the full workbook is best. It contains 10 complete lessons with corresponding videos, making it ideal for classroom or self‑study.
