Middle School Financial Tips

Middle School (Ages 12-14)

1. Budgeting Projects: Assign projects where students plan a budget for a small event or trip.

2. Saving Goals Encourage students to set and track savings goals for something they want to buy.

3. Basic Banking Teach how to use a savings account and the basics of interest.

4. Guest Speakers Invite financial professionals to speak about the importance of saving and budgeting.

5. Entrepreneurial Projects Have students create small businesses or fundraising projects to learn about earning and managing money.