Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Define income and expenses, categorize personal examples, and build a foundation for budgeting.
Understanding money inflows and outflows empowers students to make informed spending decisions and supports financial independence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Wrap-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Track and record personal expenses, practice sorting coins, and introduce basic saving strategies through interactive activities.
Monitoring spending and recognizing coin values builds awareness of money habits, supports independence, and lays groundwork for saving goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Expense Tracking Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Coin Sorting Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Saving Discussion
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Apply budgeting skills by creating a personalized monthly budget plan, reinforcing tracking and saving techniques in a real-life project.
Designing and sharing a personal budget empowers students to manage their money, set realistic goals, and build confidence for independent financial decisions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
4 minutes
Step 2
Budget Worksheet Activity
6 minutes
Step 3
Budget Project Creation
6 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Share
4 minutes
Worksheet
Project Guide
Answer Key
