Unit Study

Financial Literacy Unit Study (2–3 Weeks)

A flexible homeschool plan that blends story, puzzle practice, and discussion prompts into a short, focused unit.

Two pacing options

3-week plan (low stress)

  • 4 lessons per week + 1 flex day
  • 15–20 minutes per lesson (story + puzzle + discussion)
  • Great for families stacking multiple subjects

2-week plan (faster)

  • 7–8 lessons per week
  • Best for families already doing daily life-skills time
  • Pairs well with the companion guide

Learning objectives (screenshot-friendly)

Works for portfolios
ObjectiveEvidence
Identify income sourcesExplains tradeoffs in choices
Separate needs vs wantsLabels opportunity costs
Plan for savingsTracks progress to a goal
Explain borrowing costsDescribes interest over time
Compare risk and rewardChooses a balanced option
Practice protection planningNames a risk + response

Get the companion guide

The homeschool guide includes discussion prompts and offline activities that make this unit study easy to document.