Links to external organizations are provided as a convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).
Start Here - Washington Resources
- Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP)
Washington's main resource for financial education in the classroom, housed at OSPI. Offers teacher-vetted resources, model district goals, and curated lesson collections by grade band. - Classroom Curriculum and Resources
FEPPP-reviewed financial education curriculums and supplemental instructional materials sorted by grade band. - FEPPP Professional Development and Training
Free virtual and in-person trainings for educators, plus a library of recorded webinars on the FEPPP YouTube channel. - DFI Financial Education
Free guides, publications, and classroom-friendly materials on budgeting, credit, fraud prevention, and more from Washington's financial regulator.
Federal and Government Resources
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Youth Financial Education
Searchable K-12 classroom activities built on a research-based framework, plus the Money as You Grow series. - Investor.gov Classroom Resources
Free student guide and a dedicated teachers' page covering saving, investing, and how to spot fraud. - Federal Reserve Education
Economics and personal finance lessons and professional development from across the Federal Reserve System. - MyMoney.gov
The federal government's one-stop clearinghouse, run by the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, gathering teaching resources from across agencies. - FDIC Money Smart for Young People
Free, age-banded curriculum from pre-K through grade 12, with lesson plans for educators plus companion guides for parents and caregivers.
Other Resources
- Online Games and Activities That Teach Kids About Money
Age appropriate games and activities that teach financial concepts. - Jump$tart Clearinghouse
A national searchable database of personal finance resources from hundreds of providers, aligned to the National Standards for Personal Financial Education. - Council for Economic Education - EconEdLink
Free economics and personal finance lessons, activities, and videos for K-12. - Junior Achievement of Washington
Offers classroom programs on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. - Teach Children to Save Day
Bank volunteers deliver free savings lessons in classrooms. Washington educators can connect with a participating local bank or the Washington Bankers Association to host a volunteer.