Show Synopsis

This 35-minute show presents entertaining and educational lessons in financial literacy for grades 6-8. In an experience described as “a rollercoaster in a spaceship blasting off to a planet made of money,” students will participate in three interactive financial literacy scenes. An out-of-work superhero named Financial Frog, with the help of student volunteers, will teach the difference between needs and wants. Then, the students will use their bodies to represent money itself, standing, sitting, moving around and forming groups to demonstrate the importance of saving and investing. Finally, the entire audience will shout out answers to assist the two performers as they learn for themselves the difference between credit and debit.

Students and teachers will also have access to an exclusive e-learning package that is provided to expand upon the educational content of the program, including the Money Smart 2.0 online curriculum.

Topics Covered

  • Students will learn the difference between needs and wants in relation to money.
  • By introducing the details of credit, students will distinguish the longer impact of it and the highlights of cash.
  • Students will learn the basics of investing.
  • Money is a tool, not a toy and that’s why developing a savings habit will benefit your life.

Educational Standards

All NTC programs align with state educational standards, including science, social studies, financial literacy, and health standards, depending on your specific program. Additionally, all programs align with state ELA standards. On this page, you will find links to the relevant standards for your program.

Educational Standards

Why Book

  • NTC’s Spend It or Save It program is an engaging and memorable opportunity to ensure that students begin developing their financial skills, such as money management, savings and investing, and credit and debit, early on.
  • NTC will complete any paperwork related to permissions for visiting your school/district – and aligns with state and national educational standards.
  • NTC never charges for performances, asks students to buy anything, or captures students’ personal data.

Program Overview Video

Educational Materials Included

This in-school performance comes with a Teacher Toolkit, providing educators with easy-to-use online resources that extend the learning experience.

Student Handbook – The student handbook takes a deeper dive into program-related educational content. This expanded material, aligned with educational standards, sparks classroom discussion and provides an opportunity for students to explore important information with their families at home.

Money Smart 2.0 – Developing positive financial habits equips students with 21st-century skills and tools that last a lifetime. The engaging lessons, activities and resources found in Money Smart 2.0 can help you build those skills.

Hands-on Lesson – These easy-to-use lessons let students and teachers flex their hands-on experience with simple experiments and activities.

Digital Games – Using elements from the program, the digital games are fun to play and offer challenging levels to keep students entertained.

Expanded Information – These educational pieces allow the teacher to continue to engage their students with interesting articles related to the program subject matter.

NTC has been touring the United States with free educational programming for over 45 years. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat viewer, we’re excited to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, provided by organizations in your region that care about the future of your students and our planet.

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