Videos for Ages 5–12 (Grades K–6)
This is a download library of videos geared toward elementary-age learners (ages 5–12, grades K–6). The grade and age levels vary by video, so be sure to use them accordingly for best practices.
What's in Your Download
- 16x9 (Landscape): Best for websites, classroom presentations, and community events.
- 9x16 (Vertical): Built for social media (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and video posts).
Each video is packaged in a compressed (.zip) folder organized by target age group. Inside each download, you'll find the core video files (.mp4) and closed captioning files (.vtt) in English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Chinese (Simplified).
You can integrate the captions easily by importing the .mp4 into any video editing software (free or paid), attaching the corresponding .vtt file, and turning captions on.
Videos
Coins and Bills
Ages 5–11 | Grades K–5
Explains how bartering led to money as well as how to combine coins and bills to pay for things.
Earning Income
Ages 8–12 | Grades 3–6
Covers where money comes from: salary, hourly wages, commission and tips. It ends by linking the skills you build to the jobs you might want.
Financial Institutions
Ages 8–12 | Grades 3–6
Understand how checking and savings accounts work, including debit cards, checks, interest, deposits, and withdrawals.
Managing Risk
Ages 8–12 | Grades 3–6
Introduces insurance (auto, health, home/renters), emergency funds and covers ways to avoid everyday risks.
Money Values
Ages 5–12 | Grades K–6
Explains that everyone feels differently about money, then walks through four steps to work out your own values.
What Is a Budget?
Ages 5–12 | Grades K–6
Teaches about the three-jar budget (Needs, Wants, Savings) and how people should always “fill” their needs jar first to make sure they have enough for necessities.
