YFLP — Youth Financial Literacy Project
The YFLP learning pathway

From first money habits to financial independence.

Four levels of financial learning, organized for grades 5–12. Grade ranges guide placement; teachers can choose what fits their students.

4 levels38 units410 planned lessons
Level 1 · Grades 5–6

Financial Foundations

Understand money and develop basic habits around earning, saving, spending, budgeting, and financial decision-making.

8 units Level 2 · Grades 7–8

Financial Essentials

Move from understanding money to actually learning how to manage it.

9 units Level 3 · Grades 9–10

Financial Preparation

Prepare students for increasingly independent financial decisions during high school and early adulthood.

10 units Level 4 · Grades 11–12

Financial Independence

Give students the financial knowledge they need to transition from high school into independent adult life.

11 units

This catalog contains the curriculum structure and lesson outlines. Full teaching content is in development; classroom assignments use lessons published by your school.

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Level 4 · Grades 11–12

Financial Independence

Give students the financial knowledge they need to transition from high school into independent adult life.

Unit 2

Paychecks, Taxes & Employment

12 planned lessons
  1. Understanding Compensation
  2. Reading a Pay Stub
  3. Withholding
  4. W-4 Forms
  5. W-2 Forms
  6. 1099 Income
  7. Employee vs. Independent Contractor
  8. Filing Income Taxes
  9. Tax Deductions
  10. Tax Credits
  11. Recordkeeping
  12. Avoiding Tax Scams
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