Lesson Plan
Spending Story Lesson Plan
Students will track and categorize their real-life spending over a week and analyze patterns to understand budgeting basics and set informed saving goals.
This lesson builds foundational money management skills by connecting students’ everyday spending to budgeting concepts, promoting responsible financial behavior early on.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity
25 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Discussion
10 minutes
Slide Deck
My Week of Spending
What Is Spending?
Common Spending Categories
Brainstorm: Your Weekly Expenses
Sample Weekly Expenses
How to Use Your Spending Log
Let’s Get Started!
Worksheet
