SIDEKICK Teachers' Lounge

Building great financial habits is easier with a trusted guide at your side. Our interactive programs teach students how to effectively and responsibly manage money.

Bring financial education into your classroom or after-school club.


Our team of financial education instructors is available to speak to your class or group or we can send you complete lesson plans and course materials if you prefer to teach the material. Each course is designed to fill 45-90 minute class periods and come with a student handout for guided note-taking and activities and a detailed educator guide with learning objectives and additional assignments to support further learning.
 
 
 
 
Our free lessons make it easy to request a presentation and start learning: 
 
Empowering Insights: Inspiring students to unlock their full potential through interactive learning experiences.
 
Inclusive Approach: Engaging content that resonates with audiences from grades pre-K through college. 
 
Real-Life Application: Delivering practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to real-life situations.
 
 

 
 

Join the BINGO challenge

 
 
Win a pizza party for your class and a $250 Amazon gift card for your classroom!
 
 
Challenge your students to complete the tasks for their grade level and mark them off as they go. Once students have BINGO (five squares in a row - vertical, horizontal, or diagonal), they can give their completed cards to you to certify and submit here for our grand prize drawing in November!* 
 
 
Download and Print Your BINGO Cards
 
 
 
 
 
 
Submit Completed BINGO Cards
 
 
Completed cards must be received by 11:59 PM on 10/31/26 to be eligible for the prize drawing.
 
 
finances made fun

 

Who says personal finance can't be fun? 

 

We've teamed up with Banzai to bring you a fun and engaging way to build financial literacy and skills. Discover Banzai’s interactive tools and educational videos, designed to educate and motivate. 

 
 
 
 
 
Grades Pre-K-2
 
Bring our financial speakers to your classroom for fun, hands-on activities and books for young learners.
 
 
Grades 3-5
 
Teach students in grades 3-5 how to count and manage money.
 
 
Grades 6-8
 
Help students learn the importance of savings as they tackle realistic financial dilemmas virtually.
 
 
Grades 9-12
 
Teach high school students how to plan for long term financial stability. 
 
 
Digital Citizenship
 
Students learn to be savvy online citizens by practicing safety on the internet and learning about digital wellness.
 
 
MAX Financial Wellness Center
 
MAX Credit Union has partnered with Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
 
 
Professional Development
 
Build financial literacy skills with Banzai's free professional development tools for teachers. Register for a live webinar or access the library any time.
 
 
State Standards Alignment
 
Alabama enhanced financial literacy with the enactment of HB 164 on May 2, 2023. See how Banzai aligns with state curriculum standards.
 
 




* No purchase necessary to enter or win. Open to educators serving students within MAX Credit Union’s designated service area. There is no limit on the number of entries per teacher, student, or classroom. Each entry must correspond to a verified completed bingo card. Duplicate, incomplete, illegible, altered, or unverifiable submissions may be disqualified at MAX Credit Union’s discretion. One selected classroom will receive a prize package consisting of a $250 gift card for the winning teacher and a pizza party for the teacher’s class. Prize details, including pizza party scheduling, delivery, vendor selection, and any related restrictions, will be determined by MAX Credit Union. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash, except at MAX Credit Union’s discretion. Qualifying submissions must be received by 11:59 PM on October 31, 2026. 

Financial education to-go. Request a speaker for your group.