Free Teacher Resources for NewsFlash
Ready-to-print worksheets and a complete 20-minute lesson plan for teaching kids the basics of the stock market.
Designed for grades K–5 (ages 5–12). Works great in classrooms, homeschool, or family learning. Completely free — no account needed.
Classroom tips on X: @KidStockGame
Teacher FAQ
NewsFlash is a free, COPPA-friendly stock market board game for elementary students (ages 5–12 / grades K–5). Teachers can run a 20-minute lesson with free printable worksheets, then play in the browser with pretend money — no accounts, no ads, no student data.
Is it free for classrooms?
Yes. No account.
What ages/grades?
Ages 5–12, grades K–5.
Real money or real stock tickers?
No. Pretend NewsFlash Bucks and six made-up companies. Not financial advice.
Do students need emails or logins?
No. Optional nicknames. Closing the tab clears the session.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes for the lesson. About 15 minutes for 20 rounds of play.
Where do we start?
Download the lesson plan on this page, then play at https://kidstockgame.com/play.
Downloads
20-Minute Lesson Plan & Discussion Guide
A complete teacher guide with learning objectives, timed classroom activity, discussion questions, and extension ideas. Pairs perfectly with the worksheets.
Download Lesson Plan (PDF)Printable Worksheets Packet (4 Worksheets + Answer Key)
Four ready-to-use student worksheets covering vocabulary, price changes from news, supply & demand, and risk vs reward — plus a full teacher answer key.
Download Worksheets Packet (PDF)How to use these materials
- Print the worksheets for students.
- Use the lesson plan for a full 20-minute class or small-group session.
- After the worksheets, let students play the free NewsFlash game so they can see the concepts in action.
- Want discussion prompts by age? See the Parent Guide.