Lesson Plan
Money Management Map
Students will learn to create a balanced budget, identify saving strategies, and make informed spending choices through interactive activities and guided practice.
Early money management skills empower students to set financial goals, avoid debt, and develop lifelong habits for responsible spending and saving.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lecture: Budgeting Basics
15 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Game: Spend or Save Challenge
15 minutes
Step 4
Guided Practice: Monthly Budget Planner
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Budgeting Basics
Why Budget?
Needs vs. Wants
Income & Expenses
Creating a Budget
Setting Savings Goals
Tracking Your Spending
Sample Monthly Budget
Reflection & Next Steps
Game
Worksheet
