Electives · 7–12 · sweet spot 9

Money Matters for Teens

Published by Crown Financial Ministries

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Christian (moderate)EclecticTraditional / Textbook

How it teaches

Money Matters for Teens uses a Christian-stewardship lens to teach practical financial literacy through workbook activities, discussion prompts, and biblical principles. Students explore budgeting, earning, debt management, and long-term financial planning in an accessible, values-driven format suited to adolescent learners.

On religious content: Larry Burkett's approach integrates Christian principles of stewardship and biblical money management throughout.

Who it's for

Families seeking to integrate faith-based money management education with practical financial skills; parents wanting to teach biblical stewardship alongside budgeting and personal finance to middle and high school teens.

Who it's not for

Secular homeschool families uncomfortable with religious content; students seeking advanced investment or economics instruction; families needing comprehensive financial literacy beyond basic teen budgeting.

Key features

  • Biblical principles applied to personal finance
  • Teen-focused content on budgeting, debt, and saving
  • Discussion-based activities and real-world scenarios
  • Student workbook with practical exercises
  • Christian stewardship framework

At a glance

Format

workbook, teacher manual

Delivery

parent led

Approach

mastery

Cadence

1× per week · 45 min/session

Screen time

none

Materials

consumable

Parent prep

2/5

Parent involvement

3/5

Estimated cost

$35/ year, one student

Approximate MSRP. Confirm current pricing on the publisher's page before purchasing.

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