I run a nonprofit after school program… I run a nonprofit after school program in an under resourced area. I LOVE that Stash101 even exists. I'd been looking for something like this years ago and I'm just glad I found it now during the pandemic when continuing to use paper money (our old classroom economy) is a bad idea. This works for both our in-person and online programs. I'm able to put things up in the Marketplace so kids can still purchase things without having to use our very limited manpower during our very limited time to watch as kids rifle through the student store, and then disinfect everything between students. I love that it's all in one place, and I don't have to worry about students stealing paper dollars from each other or losing them somewhere. Pretty much everything about it is wonderful. There are so many features, we haven't used them all yet, but I love that they are there and an option. I love that there are pre-made lesson plans to help kids gain financial literacy (a pet project of mine for years), and learn how to use money wisely. I love that the kids can fill out resumes to get classroom jobs (I made this a requirement). And the Announcements section has been a godsend. We're not a part of the school district, so we are basically locked out of the students' devices in just about every way, but with Stash101 we can post announcements to their accounts, in written and video form. I also added a link to the page on our website where the kids can do extra work (Fast Finishers) for more Stash101$$$, so that they are still doing something productive when they finish homework early, but it is still homework time.

Realistic Money Skills Although still a fairly new user, the program is easy to navigate and to learn to use. It is a great way to teach money and banking skills to students in the most realistic way we can, at school.

I've used this program for years and it… I've used this program for years and it is great. It has lots of resources and is continually being updated and made better. My students all find it super engaging and it adds some fun to class- Even in high school! My school also uses it as its primary repository of student Academic & Career Planning because they can add career information, resumes, and service hours.

Classroom Game Changer I began using this in my classroom last year as a behavior management tool and my classroom behavior completely changed. It gives the kids an understanding that everything they do affects something. They get paid for working hard, have to pay bills like internet and even gain understanding of insurance because they are paying for a maybe. At the end of the week they get to purchase goodies from the store. The growth in their financial literacy has been great as well! Wonderful resource!

Fantastic Classroom Economy STASH101 is a fantastic tool for teachers to use for a wide range of purposes. Maybe you are looking for a ready-to-use classroom economy platform or excellent Financial Literacy lessons. I love teaching and my students love learning through this real-life simulation experience.