"Comparing Costs & Choices" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grade 3–6

Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Comparing Costs & Making Smart Choices

Help your students learn how to think before they spend with this engaging, real-life money skills resource! Designed for upper elementary learners, this packet teaches kids how to compare prices, weigh pros and cons, and make smart financial choices that build lifelong money smarts.

Inside this packet, you’ll find:
✅ 5 interactive stories featuring everyday money situations
✅ 5 activities that let students practice comparing costs and value
✅ 15+ discussion questions to spark critical thinking and classroom conversations
✅ Kid-friendly graphics, charts, and rating scales to make decision-making fun and clear

Students will practice skills like:

• Comparing short-term vs. long-term value
• Evaluating quality, reviews, and warranties
• Thinking about cost per item and bulk vs. small purchases
• Making choices that fit within a budget

📘 Bundle Info:
This packet is part of the Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grades 3–6 | 6 Categories | 30 Lessons.

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

Use this as a stand-alone resource or grab the full bundle for a complete money smarts curriculum

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. LOOK AT THE FREEBIE TO TRY THIS OUT!

Download today and help students navigate making smart money decisions!

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