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Financial Literacy Basics: Budgeting, Saving, and Spending

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 7-12

Self-Paced Course

In this class, students will learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and spending to build smart money habits.

Rebecca Pratt

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5.0

Number of reviews:

(8 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. The homework will be an extension of the learning, allowing students to relate the content to their own situation and goals. Week 1: Create a simple budget using a downloadable template. Week 2: List short-term and long-term savings goals. Week 3: Track spending habits over a week. Week 4: Final project—combine their budget, saving goals, and spending habits into a comprehensive financial plan.

Letter Grade

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Class Experience

In this four-lesson course, middle school learners will be introduced to essential financial literacy concepts such as budgeting, saving, spending, and understanding financial goals. Each week will focus on a specific topic, allowing learners to actively engage through discussions, real-world examples, and interactive activities.

Teaching Style:

This class will include detailed instruction, hands-on activities, guided discussions, and real-life scenarios to make financial literacy relatable.

Learning Goals

Learn how to create and stick to a personal budget.

Understand the value of saving and how to set savings goals.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Week 1: Budgeting Basics

 Learners will explore what a budget is, why it's important, and how to create one for themselves.

Homework: Create a simple budget using a downloadable template.

1 assignment

17 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Week 2: Saving Money

 This lesson focuses on the importance of saving, how to set savings goals, and ways to save for both short- and long-term goals.

Homework: List short-term and long-term savings goals.

1 assignment

13 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Week 3: Smart Spending

 Learners will learn how to make smart purchasing decisions by understanding wants vs. needs, comparison shopping, and how advertising can affect spending.

Homework: Track spending habits over a week.

2 assignments

16 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Week 4: Final project

 In the final lesson, learners will bring all concepts together to set personal financial goals and create their own budget plans.

Homework: combine their budget, saving goals, and spending habits into a comprehensive financial plan.

1 assignment

7 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance

This class does not contain any sensitive content. However, parents are encouraged to discuss financial goals and practices at home to reinforce what learners are taught in class.

Supply List

A notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes and completing homework.
Access to a digital budget template (which will be provided).

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Rebecca Pratt

Joined July, 2024

5.0

8reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I have a background in teaching elementary core subjects, including math and real-world problem-solving. I’ve also worked extensively in educational technology, making complex concepts like financial literacy fun and accessible for young learners.