The Financial Literacy Gap Starts Early.
So Do We.
Financial literacy is declining in America. Schoolhouse Moolah helps teachers turn daily routines into lasting financial habits—starting in elementary school.
Positive behavior deserves positive reinforcement.
Teachers need support, not more work. We help you build confident students—without the extra burden.
Teaching Financial Skills Can Be Simple
We help you turn everyday moments into money lessons that stick.
Start with the Basics, Build Habits That Last
We help students build lasting money habits through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
Made to Fit Your Classroom, Not the Other Way Around
Use the tools you want, when you want them. No complicated setup—just real results.
Meet the Teachers
At the heart of Schoolhouse Moolah are real teachers who’ve lived the everyday joys and challenges of elementary classrooms. They’re part of the team guiding Schoolhouse Moolah’s direction and ensuring it stays rooted in what teachers actually need.
Amy Hughes
Chief Product Officer & 2nd Grade Teacher
Amy Hughes is a 2nd-grade teacher with nearly 10 years of classroom experience and serves as the Chief Product Officer at Schoolhouse Moolah. She ensures every feature is shaped by real teacher needs, blending educational insight with practical design. At home, two playful dogs, Marty and Archie, keep her on her toes— daily reminders of the power of patience, humor, and consistency.
Robin Young
Senior Educational Advisor
Robin Young brings nearly 40 years of classroom experience to Schoolhouse Moolah as Senior Educational Advisor. Her deep understanding of how children learn helps guide tools that support both students and teachers. Thoughtful and grounded, Robin brings calm insight and a teacher’s heart to everything she does, alongside the quiet company of her loyal dog, Winston.
Aligned with National Standards for Financial Education
Schoolhouse Moolah uses the MyMoney Five Framework from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Our K–5 curriculum focuses on earning, saving, spending, and smart financial choices—foundations that prepare students for more advanced concepts later.
Smart Money Habits Start Here
Unlike other systems that use abstract points, Schoolhouse Moolah uses real currency to mirror real-life finances. Concepts progress by grade level, teaching students age-appropriate concepts they will carry into the real world.
FAQs
Why is this important for young students?
Research shows that money habits start forming as early as age 7. Schoolhouse Moolah helps students build financial confidence early on by introducing money concepts through practical routines. It makes abstract ideas like saving or prioritizing feel real and relevant to everyday classroom life.
Is Schoolhouse Moolah a financial literacy curriculum?
Schoolhouse Moolah is a supplemental tool. It brings money concepts to life through daily practice—not a full curriculum, but a perfect partner to your lessons.
Will this help students build habits or just chase rewards?
Schoolhouse Moolah encourages habit-building by linking behavior to consistent outcomes. Students see the long-term value of good choices, not just short-term rewards.
Still have questions?
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