Educator resources
You are not alone in your quest to promote the accounting field and dispel false stereotypes. Open the door to a great career to students by using resources from The Ohio Society of CPAs. Turn to OSCPA for help in piquing students’ interest and keeping them engaged in a promising future in the profession.
FETCH! teaches children about budgeting, saving and spending through a fun and interactive board game. Students form competitive teams for a romp through a dog park filled with financial risks and rewards. Team members must work together to purchase items for their pooch and save as much money as possible.
FETCH! teaches children about budgeting, saving and spending through a fun and interactive board game. Students form competitive teams for a romp through a dog park filled with financial risks and rewards. Team members must work together to purchase items for their pooch and save as much money as possible.
Targeted to 5th and 6th grades, FETCH! requires students to make financial decisions, use their math skills, budget for unexpected expenses, and plan ahead to avoid fines imposed by the Dog Catcher.
Penny Wise lesson plans help students develop critical financial literacy skills
Whether it's preparing personal budgets, making price comparisons, calculating interest rates, reconciling bank statements, or just managing money, students should learn basic financial literacy skills and concepts at a young age. This will ensure they have the necessary knowledge to make informed financial decisions throughout their lifetime.
The AICPA Foundation provides the Penny Wise lesson plans to assist you in introducing financial topics and concepts to elementary and middle school students. The lesson plans include exercises on preparing a budget, making price comparisons, reconciling bank statements and calculating interest.
The Penny Wise lesson plans are available in PDF format and can be downloaded and copied for classroom use.