The Menifee County Family and Consumer Science/ 4-H Youth Development Agent partnered with Menifee County Middle School Social Studies teacher to promote financial understanding in 7th and 8^th grade students beginning in Fall 2017. Twice per month, 140 students will explore the concepts of money and learn about topics such as taxes, budgeting, saving, credit/debit, and career exploration. This curriculum will help to prepare students for the Reality Store in spring of 2018 where they will get to put their skills into practice.