Consumer Skills

An interactive, premium-grade lecture slide deck focusing on major categories of financial fraud (Identity Theft, Predatory Lending, Ponzi/Investment Schemes, and Contract Deception) and the critical consumer protection role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Intended for high school or college personal finance and economics instruction, the slides utilize a polished, high-contrast dark dossier aesthetic with a minimum font size of 24px for maximum classroom legibility.

A set of 24 Buffalo-themed 'Life Happens' cards for a financial literacy project. The layout includes various local scenarios like blizzards and picnics, concluding with a single 'Identity Theft' special event card.

An upgraded 20-slide presentation featuring credit fundamentals, installment versus revolving credit, Schumer boxes, creditworthiness, and consumer safety rules. Includes embedded YouTube video case studies on spending psychology (Confessions of a Shopaholic) and decoding the Schumer Box.

A complete fall-themed refresh of the 14-slide Comparison Shopping presentation featuring a full 4-sided autumn checkerboard border framing every slide, warm colors (pumpkin orange, harvest amber, cider brown, sage green), pumpkin motifs, and authentic brand logos including Smith's Food and Drug, all styled with strict 24px+ typography.

A 10-slide visual presentation for modeling smart grocery shopping, comparing brands and sizes, calculating unit prices, and staying within a fixed spending limit.

An adult-focused 1-sided career simulation reference sheet for 8th-grade students in Buffalo, NY, featuring prices for movie/concert theaters, dates/trips, books/games, home tech, and hobbies in the Buffalo area. The practice block at the bottom has been removed.

A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.

An introductory sequence for young adults transitioning to independence, covering the essentials of safe cooking, kitchen management, and basic meal planning. This program builds confidence in beginners by demystifying food preparation and safety protocols.

A comprehensive series designed to teach essential independent living skills including budgeting, chores, hygiene, navigation, and kitchen safety.

A 6-week curriculum designed to bridge the gap between high school math and real-world financial and practical independence, covering paychecks, budgeting, credit, shopping, housing, and measurement.

A comprehensive series designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through essential life skills, including time management, study habits, and digital literacy.

A high-intensity, 2-hour self-paced unit for high school seniors covering the essential North Carolina Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) standards. This sequence compresses complex economic theories and financial management strategies into actionable, mastery-focused modules.

A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.

A 60-minute, hands-on lesson for 4th graders to develop financial literacy and independence through a mock grocery store experience, covering list-making, price comparison, and store navigation.

A 20-day series of functional math, life skills, and vocational morning worksheets designed to build real-world independence. Each daily worksheet includes personal information practice, coin and bill calculations, budgeting, next-dollar-up calculations, and real-world functional reading.

A comprehensive life skills rotation lesson covering budgeting, social interactions at a cafe, job skills (stocking/packing), and self-advocacy through role-play and game-based learning.

A practical financial literacy lesson where students analyze car listings to determine the best value based on mileage, condition, and price.

A vibrant, spring-themed 'Price is Right' game show featuring seasonal items, interactive rounds, and a high-stakes Showcase Showdown.