Get Smart with Money Documentary: Educator Companion

Get Smart with Money is a 1 hour and 33-minute documentary-style movie available through Netflix. It features the stories of three individuals and one married couple as each one tackles financial challenges. Four financial coaches offer advice and encouragement that is tailored to each one’s unique circumstances. 

As with all videos for classroom use, preview the documentary to make sure it is appropriate for your students. The video is rated PG-13. 

This educator companion guide includes timestamps to help break the movie into smaller sections along with corresponding discussion prompts and questions.

Associated student handouts are included in the guide and as separate files.