Full Curriculum

Three programs. One mission.

Every Brightside curriculum is built by certified educators and financial professionals, designed for the real money challenges people face at each stage of life.
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Money Sprouts

Elementary School · Ages 5–10Video + Activities
MODULE 01

What Is Money?

Understanding where money comes from, how we earn it, and why we use it instead of trading.

Where does money come from?
Coins & bills — what's the difference?
A short history of money
3 LESSONSStory + Activity
MODULE 02

Earning & Working

How people earn money through jobs, chores, and creative work — and why effort matters.

Jobs people do
Getting paid for chores
Making vs. buying things
3 LESSONSVideo + Quiz
MODULE 03

Saving in Jars

The three-jar system: Spend, Save, and Give. Building the habit of saving from day one.

Meet the three jars
Setting a savings goal
Tracking your progress
3 LESSONSHands-On Activity
MODULE 04

Needs vs. Wants

The most important money concept — learning to tell the difference between what we need and what we want.

What do we really need?
Wants can wait
Making smart choices at the store
3 LESSONSStory + Activity
MODULE 05

The Giving Jar

Why sharing and giving is a part of good money management — and how generosity makes communities stronger.

Why we give
Choosing a cause you care about
Giving your time, not just money
3 LESSONSDiscussion
MODULE 06

My First Goal

Setting a real savings goal and making a simple plan to reach it — with a celebration at the end!

Choosing your goal
Making a saving plan
Celebrating milestones
3 LESSONSProject
// What You'll Gain

Real skills, real results

Our curriculum is outcomes-driven. Every module is designed around a concrete skill you can use immediately.

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Build and stick to a monthly budget
Understand your credit score and improve it
Open and manage a savings account
Start an emergency fund from scratch
Understand investing and compound growth
Navigate health insurance and medical bills
Create a debt payoff strategy
Plan confidently for retirement