The Future Builders
Financial literacy that grows with every learner.
The Future Builders is a financial literacy education initiative that helps young people build practical money-management knowledge through engaging content, character-driven storytelling, and interactive learning experiences.
For schools and families
Built for the people who teach financial literacy.
Alongside its published educational content, The Future Builders is creating a complete financial literacy curriculum and related educational products for purchase or licensing by:
- Public and private schools
- Homeschool families
- Educational organizations
- Other educational institutions
The complete curriculum, educational games, and school licensing packages are in development and are not yet available for purchase.
Age pathways
Six developmental stages, one connected pathway.
The Future Builders is designed for six developmental stages, so financial understanding builds as learners grow.
- Kindergarten through Grade 3
- Grades 4 and 5
- Grades 6 through 8
- Grades 9 through 12
- College students
- Early adulthood
Educational approach
Engaging, age-appropriate learning.
The Future Builders teaches through storytelling, play, and practice. Its complete curriculum brings together:
- Original animated characters
- Character-driven financial storytelling
- Grade-specific financial literacy lessons
- Printable and digital activities
- Educational games
- Teacher and parent instructional resources
- Assessments
- Financial decision-making exercises
- Interactive learning activities
Recurring characters
An original cast learners can grow up with.
Character-driven stories connect financial lessons to the everyday choices young people make.
- Malik
- Ava
- Zoe
- Emma
- Noah
- Zara
- Liam
Original educational games
Three games that turn financial decisions into play.
Smart Shopper Challenge
Game in developmentBudget Battle
Game in developmentWealth Quest
Game in development
Curriculum standards
Designed with national standards in view.
The curriculum is designed with reference to the National Standards for Personal Financial Education, developed by the Council for Economic Education and the Jump$tart Coalition.
The Future Builders is not certified or endorsed by, and has no formal affiliation with, either organization.
The Future Builders is a brand within The Financial Architect, part of the Perrin Strategic Solutions family.
The Future Builders teaches general money basics for learning, not advice for any child or family. Parents, guardians, and educators are encouraged to review materials and guide young learners. Taking part does not create a professional-client relationship with Perrin Strategic Solutions, LLC. Read the full Financial Education Disclaimer.
For educators and organizations
Interested in The Future Builders curriculum?
Schools, homeschool families, and educational organizations are welcome to contact us about The Future Builders curriculum and licensing.