Teaching Kids about Money Activities
The National Financial Educators Council is an independent, for-profit organization that delivers unbiased financial education to a wide range of audiences, including children and teens. Their mission is to create a world where people of all ages are informed to make qualified financial decisions that improve their lives. The NFEC believes that when teaching kids about money activities that encourage hands-on practice are the best method.
Over the past several years the NFEC has produced a trained cadre of instructors who are well-prepared to teach kids about money. The organization’s Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) training qualifies graduates to take their place among top leaders in the financial literacy space. The CFEI coursework not only trains people in how to teach money to kids, but also provides everything instructors need to ensure maximum reach and impact.
Practical activities are one of the best teaching methods to bring financial lessons home to kids. The NFEC programs provide youth with hands-on experience in goal-setting, banking, earning and budgeting income, skills and personal growth, networking, credit and debt, and social enterprise. Through this real-world practice the youth pick up money management skills in a natural environment, giving them a solid foundation that can benefit their lives on into adulthood and retirement.
The NFEC is 100% independent, which means they focus solely in teaching participants financial capability—they never have the hidden agenda of selling products or services. NFEC curriculum programs align with educational standards and were developed in collaboration with a select group of financial professionals, educators, and personal finance experts. The extensive material offered by the NFEC maintains real-world applicability that can be tailored to meet the needs of any age group or socioeconomic background.
In addition to curriculum and instructor training, the NFEC offers presentations, online learning centers, mobile applications, workshops, college classes, and a variety of community events. All the activities are designed to be fun, engaging, and motivating, with the goal of inspiring participants to take positive action.