Budget Bosses: A Real World Money Adventure

Welcome to Budget Bosses: Real Life Skills for Smart Kids — an interactive 8-week course where students learn how to earn money, budget wisely, and handle real-world decisions in a fun and relatable way. From choosing a job to paying bills, saving for fun, and preparing for life’s surprises, students will walk away with life-ready skills and a personalized budget that reflects their goals and priorities.

This course is ideal for learners ages 10–14 who are ready to take charge of their financial future and understand how the world of money really works—before they even get their first job!

🧠 What Will Be Taught?
Students will explore the basics of:

Budgeting and money management

Understanding jobs, income, and paychecks

Fixed vs. variable expenses

Needs vs. wants

Emergency savings and real-life decision-making

Adjusting budgets based on real-world scenarios

🧾 Topics by Week:
Each week builds on the last, with engaging lessons like:

Picking a career and calculating salary

Reading pay stubs and understanding taxes

Choosing housing and transportation within budget

Reacting to surprise life events (like a flat tire or birthday bonus)

Final budget presentations with peer encouragement

🧩 How Is the Class Structured?
1 live class per week (55 minutes)

Weekly printable student packets to guide budgeting

Interactive activities like games, roleplay, and “Wheel of Life” challenges

Final budget showcase in Week 8

🎓 How Will I Teach?
My style is hands-on, high-energy, and student-centered. I break down financial concepts into simple, real-world examples kids can relate to—like comparing apartments, building grocery budgets, or deciding if they can afford concert tickets.

Lessons include:

Slides for visuals

Class discussions

Games (like Kahoot and budgeting simulations)

Guided worksheets

I offer encouragement, real-time feedback, and flexible scenarios to let learners make their own choices—and learn from them!

🗣️ How Much Will Learners Interact?
A lot! This is a highly interactive class, including:

Icebreakers and weekly check-ins

Class discussions and open Q&A

Budget planning in small groups or solo

Kahoot-style quiz games

Optional sharing during “Budget Boss Showcase”

Each student will get time to share and ask questions. I encourage all learners to make decisions, reflect on their choices, and take ownership of their learning experience.