Foundations: Budgeting Basics

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For Grades 3–5 · 100% online — learn at your own pace

Course Overview:

In this course, you will learn the essentials of budgeting, a key life skill that helps you manage your money wisely. We’ll go over what budgeting is, how to create a simple budget, and how to use allowances to track your spending. This course will help you get organized and take control of your finances.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what a budget is in your own words.
  • List money in and money out for a week.
  • Build a simple first budget for an allowance.
  • Check a budget and fix one thing that doesn't balance.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Budgeting
Objective: By the end of this module, you will understand the concept of budgeting and why it is important for managing your money effectively.

  • Lesson Objective 1.1
  • Lesson 1.1: What is Budgeting?
  • Budgeting Basics – Video
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  • Lesson 1.2: The Key Components of a Budget
  • What Did You Learn?

Module 2: Creating a Simple Budget
Objective: By the end of this module, students will be able to create a basic budget, track income and expenses, and prioritize saving and spending.

Module 3: Using Allowances as a Budgeting Tool
Objective: By the end of this module, you will understand how to use your allowance as a tool for budgeting and learning to manage your finances.

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