Kohler Credit Union knows teachers have a lot on their plates, and we are here to help! That’s why we partner with a variety of financial education platforms to bring you material that really works for you and your classroom. If you contact our community outreach team, we can also help you shape a unique classroom experience, in-person or virtually.
Each of these programs can help you and your students meet the Wisconsin Standards for Personal Financial Literacy.
Kohler Credit Union and Banzai bring you clear and engaging lessons through interactive content to better understand a range of financial topics. Additionally, we have many articles, coaches, and calculators available that you can use in the classroom!
It’s a Money Thing is a series of short, digestible videos that follow characters on their financial journeys, from childhood to retirement, to teach viewers about different aspects of financial life. Targeted to grades 7 and up, this program has videos on over 40 different financial education topics, as well as supplementary handouts, presentation materials, and activities! Videos can be found here and you can download supporting documents by completing the Contact Us form and selecting "Community Outreach".
It’s a Money Thing, Jr., is your tool to help introduce elementary school students to making, saving, and spending money. It’s never too early to learn the basics, and this content helps make complex concepts simple and understandable. The video content comes with supporting documents that you can access by completing the Contact Us form and selecting "Community Outreach.”
Partner with Kohler Credit Union to plan a Financial Reality Day for your students, where they can simulate real life financial moments and practice healthy financial decision-making! Now with the companion Bite of Reality App, students can engage directly from their phone. This program can be run in person, remotely, or 100% virtual.
Kohler Credit Union sponsors the Finance Park program through Junior Achievement, where middle and high school students can participate in activities that teach financial literacy. Geared towards grades 7-12, this program builds a foundation that helps students make intelligent financial decisions for a lifetime!
It’s a Money Thing® has a suite of Financial Education videos, presentations and handouts for people of all ages! Through short, entertaining, and information videos, people can start to learn early how to properly manage their money before and after retirement!
