As the school year winds down, we know how easy it is for great resources to slip through the cracks. We’re surfacing some hidden gems that can help you wrap up the year and spark student reflection.

FinCap Fridays

Hosted by the amazing Yanely Espinal, these 5-minute videos spotlight real-world financial news and come with ready-to-go discussion questions.

Whether you’re looking to fill a short class period or want to give students a taste of financial current events, this series blends timeliness with engagement.

A brand new FinCap Friday is released every week during the school year so make it a part of your weekly routine!

Browse the FinCap Friday Library

Question of the Day

From viral TikTok trends to the latest interest rate news, our Question of the Day series is designed to spark meaningful discussion about a variety of personal finance topics.

These are great warm-ups or discussion starters and they’re all ready to go with a Google Slide deck and follow-up discussion questions to keep the conversation going!

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Check out the QOTD Archive

Bonus Spotify Playlist

End the year on a fun note—literally. Our Classroom Songs About Money Spotify playlist is packed with songs that mention dollars, banks, hustle, and dreams. It’s the perfect background for a relaxed class day while students are working

Whether you’re looking for final review games, project-based learning ideas, burnout-friendly lessons, or student support resources—you can find them all in our End-of-Year Teacher Toolkit here.

Thank you for all you do for your students. Here's to a strong finish and a well-earned summer break!

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.