April is Financial Literacy Month, and it’s the perfect time to help students build essential money skills that will serve them for life. But let’s be honest—topics like taxes, credit scores, and investing can feel abstract and unrelatable. So, how can we make financial literacy interesting and meaningful for students?
Real-World Videos: Making Financial Literacy Engaging
At Khan Academy, we believe learning should be interactive and relevant. Our Real-World Videos bring financial concepts to life through relatable, everyday scenarios. Designed in a TikTok-style format, these short, interactive videos spark curiosity and discussion, keeping students entertained while they learn.
See a Real-World Video in Action
Move the car buying process from the dealership to your classroom:
How to Use Real-World Videos in Your Classroom
1️⃣ Start with a Hook
Use a Real-World Video to kick off a lesson on credit, investing, employment, car buying, or taxes. The video format gets students interested right away.
2️⃣ Spark Meaningful Discussions
Pause the video at key moments and ask:
“What would you do in this situation?”
“Why do you think this person made that financial decision?”
This helps students develop financial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
3️⃣ Reinforce Concepts with Hands-On Activities
After watching, transition into interactive exercises, case studies, or role-playing scenarios that help students apply what they’ve learned.
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Why Teachers Love Using Real-World Videos in Their Lessons
- Make Learning Engaging – Whether you’re teaching about employment, car buying, or banking, these videos introduce key financial concepts in a way that grabs students’ attention and makes learning fun.
- Connect Learning to the Real World – Students often ask, “When will we ever use this?” These videos answer that question by showing how financial literacy applies to their lives, helping them see the value of what they’re learning.
- Align with State Learning Standards – Our financial literacy resources are designed to fit seamlessly into your curriculum while ensuring students develop real-life money skills.
- Encourage Critical Thinking – Each video includes built-in pause points for discussion, prompting students to analyze financial decisions, explore different perspectives, and think critically about money.
Help Your Students Build Essential Money Skills
Financial literacy is more than just a subject—it’s a life skill. Whether students are learning about their first paycheck, opening a bank account, or planning for their future, our free resources help them build confidence with money.
Make Money Lessons Stick
STAY TUNED:More Real-World Videos are coming in July 2025—bringing even more engaging and practical lessons to your classroom.
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These videos are made possible by Intuit for Education, helping students develop essential financial skills that will last a lifetime.
