Session Objective
Students will learn about the importance of making choices between needs and wants, and the rewards of staying within a budget.
Learning Outcomes
- budgeting is about making choices between needs and wants
- staying on or under budget reaps positive rewards
- they are in charge of choices, but must be aware of making them
Session Outline
- facilitator introduction
- topic introduction
- activity
- Q&A/closing
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Learning Materials
- Planning a party game — students must plan a party within a given budget

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Session Level
Student
Topics Covered
Financial Planning
Managing Finances
Teaching Students
Who Should Attend
Elementary, High school, Grades 7/8