April is Financial Literacy Month!
Financial literacy is a lifelong skill, and it starts in the classroom. Vanguardâs My Classroom Economy helps students develop essential money management habitsâlike earning, budgeting, and savingâthrough an engaging, hands-on classroom experience.
My Classroom Economy (MyCE) is completely free, with no hidden costs or commitments. Developed and powered by Vanguard, this program provides educators with a ready-to-use learning tool at no cost, making financial literacy accessible to all students.
Students learn best through experience, and MyCE brings financial lessons to life. By simulating an economy within the classroom, students take on real-world financial responsibilitiesâlike paying rent for their desks, earning salaries, and saving for rewardsâbuilding money management skills in a way thatâs both fun and practical.
Educators and school leaders nationwide love My Classroom Economy because itâs easy to implement and fully adaptable. The program offers flexible, grade-specific lesson plans that integrate seamlessly into existing classroom structures, requiring little prep time for educators while delivering big impact.
In Arizona alone, My Classroom Economy has reached more than 3,500 students through 250 teachers in the state who have adopted the program since September 2023.
Vanguard is a Greater Phoenix Chamber member, and their mission is to take a stand for all investorsâeven tiny ones. Vanguardâs My Classroom Economy helps students build the foundational money management skills they need to become financially confident adults. By learning how to earn, save, budget, and spend wisely in a hands-on classroom economy, students gain early experience in financial decision-making â helping Vanguard empower financial wellbeing for all.
Sign up here to learn more at a free My Classroom Economy Webinar and Q&A available during Financial Literacy Month.