| Program | Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Topic: Economics (E), Finance (F) |
| Kansas Economics Poster Contest | ![]() | ![]() | E | |
| Stock Market Game⢠| ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | E, F |
| LifeSmarts | ![]() | ![]() | E, F | |
| Personal Finance Challenge | ![]() | F | ||
| Economics Challenge | ![]() | E |
Economics Poster Contest

Give students an opportunity to create economic masterpieces around the topics of Goods & Services, Scarcity, Producers & Consumers, Specialization, Opportunity Costs and Productive Resources. Posters are due in April.
Stock Market Game

Students in grades 4-12 can participate in the Stock Market Game, a stock investing simulation that incorporates math, personal finance and critical-thinking skills. Sessions run in fall and spring. Visit Stock Market Game: How SIFMA Foundation is Impacting Financial Literacy for Kids for additional background information.
Life Smarts

A program that teaches students in grades 6-12 about consumer skills relating to Personal Finance, Technology, Health & Safety, Consumer Rights & Responsibilities, and the Environment through scavenger hunts, quizzes, and more with competitions available at both state and national levels!
Personal Finance Challenge

This challenge gives students a chance to test their knowledge of credit, spending, saving, investing, income and money management. Preliminary competition is online Fall & Spring semesters.
Economics Challenge

The perfect program for teachers integrating economics in class and is a great motivator for students with beginner and advanced levels. Preliminary competition is online.


