Introduce young learners to the important life skill of responsibly managing money and recording how much they spend and save. 

Concepts

consumer finance, financial goals, financial literacy, personal finance, saving money, spending money, spending habits

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• As an extension activity, explore the concept of credit by adding more money-choice scenarios
• Have learners ask their parents for their tips on money responsibility and have them share what they learned with the class

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure sensitivity throughout the lesson, as learners may come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds

Pros

• Excellent collection of money-choice scenarios that will provide for great discussion
• All worksheets included
• Valuable life lessons

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a