Maryland
The Financial Game Plan for Kids
The Financial Game Plan for Kids supports Maryland’s financial literacy standards by introducing money concepts in fun, age-appropriate ways that encourage responsible habits from an early age.
(1) Make informed, financially responsible decisions – Students learn to think before spending, compare options, and make smart choices about using money.
(2) Relate careers, education, and income – Students explore how different jobs pay different amounts and how skills and education connect to future opportunities.
(3) Plan and manage money – Students practice creating simple budgets, setting goals, and planning for both short-term needs and long-term dreams.
(4) Manage credit and debt – Students are introduced to the concepts of borrowing, repayment, and using credit wisely.
(5) Create and build wealth – Students understand how saving helps them reach bigger goals and build financial security.
(6) Manage risks and preserve wealth – Students learn ways to keep money safe, avoid scams, and protect what they’ve earned.
By addressing all six standards in a developmentally appropriate way, the book builds a strong money foundation that prepares students for confident financial decision-making in the future.
The Financial Game Plan for Teens
Our teen book and curriculum align with Maryland’s comprehensive financial literacy standards, equipping students with practical skills to make sound financial choices, manage resources effectively, and plan for long-term success.
(1) Make informed, financially responsible decisions – Woven throughout the text, students learn to evaluate spending and saving choices, weigh opportunity costs, and use decision-making tools to align financial actions with personal goals.
(2) Relate careers, education, and income – Students explore how education, skills, and career pathways influence earning potential, and how to strategically invest in themselves.
(3) Plan and manage money – Students practice building budgets, prioritizing spending, and adapting to changes in income or expenses.
(4) Manage credit and debt – Lessons show how to use credit responsibly, avoid high-interest debt, and maintain a healthy credit score.
(5) Create and build wealth –Students learn investing basics, compounding, and strategies for growing assets over time.
(6) Manage risks and preserve wealth – Students explore how insurance, emergency funds, and fraud prevention protect financial stability and safeguard assets.
By meeting Maryland’s standards, students leave the course with the tools to make confident money moves now and into adulthood.