Finance, Payments and Crypto Education for Aotearoa Schools
Free, curriculum-aligned micro-lessons from Year 1 to Year 13 that support learning of mathematics, statistics, finance and crypto for students, preparing them for the modern world.
Everything you need to teach financial education
Pick a year level
Jump straight to the year you teach, from Year 1 through to Year 13. Every year has its own set of short lessons.
Work through the micro-lessons
Each lesson is about five minutes and covers one clear idea like what money is, needs vs wants, GST, simple interest, KiwiSaver, and more.
Teach with Confidence
Every lesson maps to Te Mātaiaho learning statements, so you can see exactly how it fits your programme with no extra planning required.
How the lessons are organised
Every year level from 1 to 13 has its own set of bite-sized lessons, each focused on a single money idea and mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum. Lessons build from the basics like recognising coins and notes, needs vs wants, through to GST, interest and KiwiSaver in the senior years. Senior students (Years 9–13) also get a short introduction to crypto and digital money. The library keeps growing, with new lessons added every term.
| Learning area | Levels | Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1 – 12 | 6 per year |
| Stats | 1 – 12 | 6 per year |
| Crypto | 9 – 12 | 4 per year |
Our resources are structured around four key money categories
Financial Systems
Understanding money, currency, financial services, the economy, and consumer rights.
Managing Money
Income, budgeting, tracking spending, saving, and meeting financial responsibilities.
Decision-Making
Needs vs wants, values and priorities, spending decisions, credit and debt, and thinking critically about financial choices.
Being Prepared
Researching financial options, keeping money safe, KiwiSaver, insurance, and planning for the future.
Resources are developed in line with
The New Zealand Curriculum
The official framework for all NZ schools
Ministry of Education
Financial education guidance and implementation maps
Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission
Best practice for financial capability
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