"Blake Teichmeier is the creator and maintainer of GreatCents.org. For the past decade, he has been dedicated to instructing middle school students in personal finance. Blake has had the privilege of delivering presentations at the Council for Economic Education (CEE) on multiple occasions and holds certification from W!se. In addition to his work with GreatCents.org, Blake is also available for speaking engagements on personal finance and social-emotional learning.
Feel free to browse through this website to access a wide range of resources!"
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Check out our Youtube channel GreatCentsEd! We will be releasing episodes covering the concepts of personal finances!
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Please join us at Facebook where we talk about financial topics and how we can help kids learn them as parents, grandparents and community members.
Read
Each of these books have been created to help kids learning about themselves and the amazing world of personal finances!
Learn
Lessons are based on the CEE Personal Finance Standards and have been taught to hundreds of students.
Play
Be a part of an economy and learn money hands on! You can do this with a class or your favorite group of friends!
Shop
Help support us by using our products! You can find resources that help classroom structure, student rewards and lessons.
Vote for Me!
Here is a local competition that I have entered to share my ideas about how to grow GreatCents. Follow the link to see my presentation!
Connect
For inquiries regarding speaking engagements or financial literacy events, please contact Blake Teichmeier at bteich@greatcents.org
Join the Journey of Smart Choices and Big Dreams!
A classroom economy where the training is built in!
In My Economy Story: Season 1, kids follow fun, relatable characters as they learn how to make smart choices with their time and money. Through stories, activities, and real-life examples, students explore important ideas like chores, jobs, saving, spending, and being part of a community. Each chapter connects to big questions about who you are, how you grow, and how you make decisions. It’s a great way for students, teachers, and families to dive into life skills that matter—at school, at home, and beyond!
Check out our latest podcast appearance on The GIPS Cast, where Mitchell Roush and Blake Teichmeier sit down to talk about what teaching personal finance looks like at the middle school level. In this episode, we discuss:
Why financial education matters at a young age
How students can connect money skills to real life
What effective personal finance instruction looks like in today’s classrooms
Board Games
Over the years we have put out a number of board games. They are meant to help kids have fun while learning about money!
Art
Want to see some of my own personal pen and ink art? Check out this page where you can find examples and updates on where to see!
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We have some projects that we would love to get funded and into your hands! Help us reach our goals using Kickstarter!