SMART$ online

Financial literacy resources

SMART$ free online learning modules are designed to help teachers of any subject cover financial literacy.

There are seven modules in total:

• Budgeting
• Banking
• Deferred Payment Schemes (like Afterpay)
• Savings
• Debt
• Insurance
• KiwiSaver

Each module features an entertaining 2.5 minute video performed by actors. The video is followed up by five to eight quiz questions based on the video story and money topic, encouraging students to test their understanding and knowledge.

SMART$ learning modules can be used by teachers and education providers across subject lessons or during mentor, health, or form time. They are also ideal for after-school/holiday programmes and work readiness sessions. The modules are free for anyone to use from the Stacks financial literacy platform and can be used stand-alone or alongside Life Education Trust’s SMART$ theatre-in-education programme.

Funding

Life Education Trust is supported by PMG Charitable Trust to provide the SMART$ programme. Our organisations are committed to addressing the lack of financial literacy in New Zealand and its impact on poverty and wellbeing.