Simple Budget Planning Activities
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
💰 Activity 1: Weekly Pocket Money Budget
You receive $20 pocket money each week. Plan how you will spend it by filling in the amounts below. Make sure your total equals $20!
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Savings 🏦 | $ ____________ |
| Snacks and Treats 🍬 | $ ____________ |
| Toys and Games 🎮 | $ ____________ |
| Books or Magazines 📚 | $ ____________ |
| TOTAL | $ ____________ |
🎉 Activity 2: Birthday Party Budget
You have $50 to spend on your birthday party. Allocate money to each category.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food and Drinks 🍕 | $ ____________ |
| Decorations 🎈 | $ ____________ |
| Games and Activities 🎯 | $ ____________ |
| Party Bags 🎁 | $ ____________ |
| TOTAL | $ ____________ |
🎯 Activity 3: Saving for a Goal
You want to save $80 for a special item. You get $12 pocket money per week.
a) If you save $8 each week, how many weeks will it take? ____________ weeks
b) If you save $10 each week, how many weeks will it take? ____________ weeks
c) Which saving plan gets you to your goal faster? _________________________________
💭 Reflection Question
Why is it important to include savings in your budget?
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