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 3 · Grades 9–10

Financial Preparation

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

Unit 1

Advanced Budgeting & Cash Flow

10 planned lessons
  1. Building a Realistic Monthly Budget
  2. Cash Flow
  3. Net Cash Flow
  4. Irregular Income
  5. Essential vs. Discretionary Expenses
  6. Sinking Funds
  7. Emergency Funds
  8. Handling Unexpected Expenses
  9. Budget Adjustments
  10. Building a Financial System
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Level 3 Final Assessment / Real-World Financial Decision Challenge