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Financial Literacy (4th – 8th Grades)

Where career-ready skills are built!

Today’s students need more than strong reading skills—they need the confidence to make smart financial decisions. But with teachers already stretched thin, how do you add financial literacy without stealing time from the core?

Footsteps2Brilliance Financial Literacy makes it possible.

We merge national financial literacy standards with ELA standards, so every lesson builds both academic and life skills.

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Footsteps2Brilliance Financial Literacy is a cross-curricular program that helps students in grades 4–8 build career-ready skills while strengthening reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. They explore careers, make money choices, and apply what they learn in interactive graphic-novel story adventures. With built-in AI writing support and real-time reports, teachers get the tools they need to drive lifelong success.

At Footsteps2Brilliance We’re Not Just Building Readers – We’re Building Futures!

The AI Writing Coach Advantage

Students draft, revise, and improve in real time—earning stars, seeing growth, and building confidence. Teachers shift from grading to guiding, while students become independent, motivated writers.

Effortless Implementation

We know initiatives fail when they burden staff. That’s why we made it turnkey:

  • No extra training required—teachers can start tomorrow.
  • Works anywhere—mobile-friendly, online or offline.
  • Backed with professional learning, data reporting, and full support.

More Than Financial Literacy

With F2B Financial Literacy you’re not just checking a box. You’re expanding your district’s literacy ecosystem with a cross-curricular approach::

  • Teachers gain actionable data.
  • Students grow essential academic and financial skills.
  • Families join the learning at home.

Proven Impact

Districts using this integrated literacy model have seen reading proficiency rise by 33 percentage points in one school year when students engage just 45 minutes per week. Now, imagine that same time also building financial literacy.

Your F2B Financial Literacy Curriculum includes:

Adventures with Multiple Endings

AI Writing Coach

Bilingual English and Spanish

Standards-Based Ready to Use Lessons

Monitor Progress & Performance, Build

Combine Academic & Life Skills /

How Are District Leaders Using F2B Financial Literacy?

F2B Financial Literacy is designed for students in grades 4–8, where financial literacy is both highly relevant and deeply engaging. By blending financial concepts with literacy and numeracy, the program makes academics meaningful while also teaching 21st-century skills like problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.

  • Before- and after-school programs

    giving students extended time to practice financial decision-making in fun, interactive ways.

  • Reading intervention blocks

    reinforcing comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills through high-interest financial topics

  • Supplementing core literacy instruction

    connecting financial literacy to ELA standards for stronger engagement.

  • Middle school advisory, social studies, and career readiness courses

    applying lessons to future careers, entrepreneurship, and real-world financial planning.

  • Summer learning programs

    extending academic growth while keeping students motivated with interactive adventures.

Built for Teachers

  • No Prep Needed: We’ve done the work for you with fully scripted, ready-to-use lessons.
  • Fits Right In: Our program slides directly into your reading block, so you don’t lose a minute of instructional time.

Built for Students

  • You’ll Love How it Engages Students: They’ll be debating, problem-solving, and working together like never before.
  • Built for Every Student: Supports every learner—from struggling readers to the most advanced.

Built for Results

  • It’s a Two-for-One: Every lesson aligns with both ELA and national financial literacy standards.
  • Your AI Writing Coach: Get instant feedback that helps every student become a more confident writer every day.

At the heart of the program, students step into a character’s shoes in an Interactive Graphic Novel Adventure where they make decisions that shape the story. As they shadow careers, start a first job, and even launch a business, students practice skills like money math, budgeting, saving, investing, problem-solving, and communication.

Experience the Adventure Yourself!

Literacy Meets Life Skills

Students develop reading proficiency while connecting literacy to real-world financial concepts. They build comprehension and vocabulary through high-interest digital books and interactive games, then apply their skills with writing prompts supported by our AI Writing Coach.

Step Into the Adventure

Students build critical thinking and workforce readiness as they take on real-world roles in our Interactive Graphic Novel Adventures. By making financial decisions that shape the story, they practice money math, budgeting, problem-solving, and communication in engaging, memorable ways.
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Financial Literacy isn’t an add-on. It’s a smarter way to teach reading—and prepare students for life.

“I am beyond excited about the AI generated grading rubric! Wow, the students are trying even more to improve their writing – amazing what the promise of a star will do for motivation!

I have been using the discussion questions and vocabulary with the class. They are engaged, for sure.”

Cherie-Lynn Dardano

“I have been assigning it during our reading intervention time for students to work through. I like that it has been supporting students with various reading skills. The writing AI feedback is great.    

- Alyssa Ryan