Lesson Plan
Budgeting Basics Plan
Over three 45-minute sessions, students will learn to set a budget, practice making purchases, calculate change, compare prices, and reflect on spending to build foundational financial literacy.
Understanding budgeting, making smart spending decisions, and handling money accurately empowers students toward financial independence and real-world readiness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Budgeting Basics & Shopping Simulation
45 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Calculating Change & Role-Play
45 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Price Comparison & Reflection
45 minutes

Slide Deck
Shopping Simulation Overview
Session Objectives
Key Terms
Sample Budget Example
Simulation Steps
Tips & Reminders

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