Opening a bank account
What checking and savings accounts are for, and the steps to open one.
Financial Literacy & Money Management
Understanding money is one of the most important skills for independence. Students build practical habits through guided, hands-on practice — always with sample information, never real account details.
What students will practice
Skills for real life
Checking balances & transactions
How to read a balance and understand everyday deposits, withdrawals, and purchases.
Deposits & withdrawals
Putting money in and taking it out safely — and keeping track of every dollar.
Creating a simple budget
Splitting money between needs, savings, and spending with a clear, simple plan.
Try it
Plan a $50 weekly budget
A budget just means giving every dollar a job. Here's one simple way to split a $50 week — practice numbers only:
Savings$15
Transportation$20
Personal spending$15
Total$50
Practice information only — students never enter real bank or card details.
Skills for everyday life
Why it matters
These habits help students make everyday decisions with confidence — comparing choices, avoiding unnecessary fees, saving toward a goal, and understanding a paycheck when they start to earn.
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