The FI Woman
MY MONEY SUCCESS STORYBOARD™
Innovative financial education that elevates K-8 learning and builds life skills for the future.
FLEX Financial Education™ partners with K–8 schools in Pennsylvania to implement a standards-aligned framework designed to grow with students from kindergarten through 8th grade and into adulthood.
WHY K–8 SCHOOLS IN PENNSYLVANIA NEED THIS
Impact of early financial education: academic and real-world success
83% of parents believe financial education is critical in schools
- 2024 survey conducted by National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
FACT: Strong academics alone are no longer enough for students' real-world preparedness and success.
Today's students face:
✓ Quickly evolving and complex financial systems
✓ Tricky financial schemes
✓ Early financial decision-making
Financial education, introduced before students begin to make real money decisions, can positively impact financial decisions and outcomes into adulthood.
MONEY SKILLS, ACTIVE LEARNING, AND SMART APPLICATION
My Money Success Storyboard™: K–8 financial education for real-world preparedness
55% of Americans now use AI tools to help with personal finance decisions
- 2026 national survey by TD Bank
My Money Success Storyboard™ helps K–8 students build financial literacy through creative, scaffolded lessons and activities that progressively develop six core money skills (the FLEX6™) and demonstrate thoughtful application of modern tools like AI.
Students learn the fundamentals of money using memorable scenarios and learn to think critically about financial decisions.
✓ Strengthens critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning abilities
✓ Combines visual, active, and personalized learning to make financial concepts more engaging and meaningful
✓ Introduces students to modern tools such as AI and teaches them how to use them thoughtfully to make informed decisions
✓ Created by a Certified Educator in Personal Finance with more than a decade of experience
The FLEX6™: Core money skills mapped to PA Academic Standards
The FLEX6™
(Mapped to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Personal Finance)
Beginning with mindsets and values, and ending with financial basics—earning, spending, saving and investing—students master six core money skills that shape their financial awareness and build financial capability.
Students also practice critical thinking, decision-making, and planning; essential life skills for real-world readiness and success.
DESIGNED FOR TURNKEY IMPLEMENTATION
Turnkey implementation & support for Pennsylvania K-8 schools & educators
Aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Personal Finance and designed for standalone or modular integration with scaffolded lesson plans and activities.
Lesson Plans
Scaffolded lesson plans and activities for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grade bands that make financial concepts easy to teach and practice.
Instructional Guides
A step-by-step guide to help educators deliver lesson plans with confidence.
Assessments
Track program effectiveness and measure student understanding over time.
Easy Pilot
A no-pressure trial for one or two grades to evaluate fit and impact.
Request an Overview
Learn how My Money Success Storyboard™ fits your K–8 school's mission, goals, and students.
