Teacher Resources

At New Hampshire Jump$tart, we recognize that teachers are a valuable resource to reach children. Since August 2000, we have focused much of our efforts in identifying resources and partnerships for teachers that will assist them in sharing personal finance concepts with their students.

• Here you will find access to the National Jump$tart Coalition's Clearinghouse of high-quality personal finance materials for educational use. The Clearinghouse is a database of personal finance resources available from a variety of education providers such as government, business and non-profit organizations. Many of the materials are low cost or free of charge. Teachers often use these personal finance teaching materials to support their state's standards in economics, business, math and family and consumer science.

• Since 2001, we have partnered with UNH Cooperative Extension to provide training in the use of the High School Financial Planning Program© - a free curriculum developed by the National Endowment for Financial Education. The Extension Educators help teachers integrate this curriculum into their current lesson plans.

• We also have partnerships and collaborations with many other curriculum and program providers. Contact us for specific recommendations.

• For nine years, our MoneySmarts personal development conference for teachers has become widely known as a substantive and professional educational event for Granite State teachers. Visit the page above for details on the next scheduled conference.

• LifeSmarts is a unique educational experiece for students in grades 9-12. Teachers (known as Coaches) prepare teams of students to compete in a game-show environment that covers topics in personal finance, technology, health, and other consumer issues.

• The "I Can Save!" Tour is designed to teach second graders the importance of saving at an early age. Students are given Moonjar moneyboxes that encourage children to "Save, Spend & Share"