The lesson plan was all about the money Wednesday morning at College Hill Elementary School in Texarkana, Ark.
Arkansas Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan helped to teach students in Rachelle Taylor's fourth-grade classroom how to save money and spend wisely.
He promoted the program called AR Finance, AR Future, which teaches financial literacy.
"We all make financial decisions everyday for the rest of our lives," Milligan told the students.
"This program makes learning fun and sets the tone of a financial future. Use what you learn in class and with reverse education, go home and interact with your parents on spending and saving money," he said.
The program allows students to learn about finances using educational games and interactive tools. Students who finish the program earn a certificate in financial literacy.
"We have found that digital learning is an effective way to teach students important critical concepts and life skills, like financial education," Milligan said.
The program also teaches students how to handle money or risk losing their savings.
"If students can't financially handle money, they you will be at the mercy of other people. The "AR Finance AR Future" program will help put students on a path to financial security," Milligan said.
He also urged students when they get old enough to have a credit card, to be careful and use a credit card wisely.
"It is essential we teach the next generation the important life skills of financial literacy. We must ensure they start out their adult life not just financially literate, but financially competent," Milligan said.