Educational Programming for Every Generation!

Through Indiana MoneyWise, the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office provides valuable financial literacy and fraud prevention initiatives designed for individuals of all ages across the state. Below, you will find a selection of our presentations, activities, and educational games. If you wish to arrange for a speaker from our office for either virtual or in-person programming, please visit the MoneyWise Request page and select the Outreach Request option.

This list is not exhaustive, and we are eager to customize a program that aligns with your specific needs. When submitting an Outreach Request, kindly let us know how we can assist you.

Empowering Tomorrow: Youth Programming

Indiana MoneyWise offers engaging and interactive learning experiences, along with valuable tools and resources for educators. Our dedicated outreach team is ready to visit your classroom, delivering exciting programming directly to the youth you serve.

Here’s a glimpse of the dynamic programming we provide for youth:

Money 101
This interactive shopping simulation not only teaches kids about the various forms of money, such as coins and bills, but also helps them understand the value of money in everyday transactions.

• Suggested Time: 45-60 minutes
• Content: Coins and Dollars, Value of Money, and Shopping Basics
• Recommended Ages: 6-8
• Ideal Audience Size: 25 or less

Pet$ense Budgeting & Pet$ense Magical Budgeting
This is a game that teaches children how to budget by using imaginary pets. Children adopt imaginary pets and use an assigned “allowance” to make purchasing decisions for pet supplies. Unique budgeting scenarios are implemented, such as emergency expenses, and children will be faced with the dilemma of being able to afford a group trip at the end of the week.

In the magical version of this program, the content is the same; however, the theme revolves around the magical world of Harry Potter.

• Suggested Time: 30-50 minutes
• Content: Budgeting, Saving, Income, and Emergency Funds
• Recommended Ages: 7-11
• Ideal Audience Size: 35 or less

Fraud Detectives
Teams will step into the shoes of savvy investigators and crack codes, decipher clues, and unravel the mystery—all while learning the tricks of the trade to protect themselves from financial fraud. With every puzzle solved, they edge closer to unlocking the secrets of the locked box. Are you ready to beat the odds and escape the clutches of deception?

• Suggested Time: 30-60 minutes
• Content: Common Scams, Red Flags of Fraud, and Fraud Prevention Tips
• Recommended Ages: 10+
• Ideal Audience Size: 80 or less (Teams of 4-5)

Live”stock” Simulator
Players receive a virtual $300 to invest in various farm animal “stocks” with different risk levels. Participants will play with a ledger, make adjustments, and calculate their portfolio’s net worth.

• Suggested Time: 60 minutes-90 minutes
• Content: Stocks, Stock Market, Risk & Return, and Diversification
• Recommended Ages: 11-14
• Ideal Audience Size: 35 or less (Teams of 4-5 or Individual)
• Ideal Audience Size: 35 or less

Financial Football
This game is available online for individual use, but it can be fun to play in teams in a group setting. The fast-paced, interactive game is competitive and helps participants learn money management skills. Teams compete to answer finance questions to gain yardage and score touchdowns.

• Suggested Time: 30-50 minutes
• Content: General Personal Finance
• Recommended Ages: There are three versions, 11-14, 14-18, 18+
• Ideal Audience Size: 20 or less (teams are recommended)

Empowering Adults: Young Adult-Elder Programming

Personal Finance Bingo
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, this interactive experience promises fun-filled learning and the chance to shout “Bingo!” while mastering the art of financial empowerment.

• Suggested Time: 30-60 minutes
• Content: General Personal Finance
• Recommended Ages: Teenagers and Young Adults
• Ideal Audience Size: Any size

Fraud Prevention Bingo
BINGO with a fraud prevention twist. Instead of simply reading numbers and letters, we provide fraud prevention tips along the way.

• Suggested Time: 30-60 minutes
• Content: General Financial Fraud Prevention
• Recommended Ages: Adults and Elders
• Ideal Audience Size: Any size

Protect Yourself
Join us for an engaging presentation crafted by our office, where we empower adults and seniors to navigate the evolving landscape of scams identified by the Securities Division across the State. Discover essential strategies to safeguard yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims and equip yourself with the knowledge to stay one step ahead of fraudsters.

• Suggested Time: 30-60 minutes
• Content: Different Scams, Red Flags of Fraud, Prevention Tips
• Recommended Ages: Adults and Elders
• Ideal Audience Size: Any size

And More!
This list is not complete, and we are excited to create a program that suits your unique requirements. Furthermore, several of our youth programs can be modified to cater to adults and vice versa. When you submit an Outreach Request, please share how we can best support you.