Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | FREEBIE | Grades 3–8

FREEBIE – Budgeting & Money Lessons for Kids (Grades 3–6)

Try the first lesson from all 6 categories in this printable preview!

Get a sneak peek into our full financial literacy packet with this FREE sample! This download includes 6 real-world budgeting stories—one from each major category—plus thoughtful discussion questions and engaging student activities.

Inside, students will explore:

✔️ Needs vs. Wants
✔️ Saving for a Goal
✔️ Handling Unexpected Expenses
✔️ Comparing Costs
✔️ Earning & Budgeting
✔️ Impulse Spending

Each mini-lesson includes:
✅ A relatable money scenario
✅ 3–5 discussion questions
✅ A printable activity (chart, reflection, or problem-solving)

Perfect for introducing personal finance topics in:

• Upper elementary classrooms
• SEL or life skills blocks
• Morning work or enrichment
• Homeschool or tutoring settings

Want more? ✨ Part of the full Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Bundle!

When paired with the complete bundle, students will also explore

• Needs vs. Wants
• Saving for a Goal
• Handling Unexpected Expenses
• Comparing Costs & Making Smart Choices
• Earning Money & Budgeting Income
• Impulse Spending & Peer Pressure
  

Together, the bundle includes 5 categories, 25 stories, 25 activities, and 75+ discussion questions that cover the full range of financial literacy skills for grades 3–6.

Download today and help students navigate making smart money decisions!

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