Money Matters: A Teen’s Introduction to Budgeting and Saving
teaches teens essential financial literacy skills, focusing on budgeting and saving in a relatable and engaging way. Learners will gain practical tools to manage their money wisely and make informed financial decisions for the future.
Pernethyia Harmon
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
What Will Be Taught: The basics of budgeting: income, expenses, and savings. How to set realistic financial goals. Strategies for saving and avoiding common money mistakes. How is Your Class Structured? Step 1: Introduction to money management through slides and relatable examples. Step 2: Guided activities to create a budget, set savings goals, and identify expenses. Step 3: Reflection and practice exercises to reinforce key concepts. How Will You Teach? The class includes pre-recorded video lessons, visual examples, and downloadable budget and savings templates. Teens can pause to complete activities at their own pace, with optional submission of their budgets for feedback. What is Your Teaching Style? My teaching style is practical, approachable, and encouraging. I use real-life scenarios to make financial concepts relatable and break down complex topics into manageable steps to build confidence in teens. How Much Will Learners Get to Interact with You? Learners can submit their completed budgets or questions for optional feedback and personalized tips.
Learning Goals
Learners will understand the importance of budgeting and saving.Learners will create a personal budget and identify areas for saving.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Money Matters: Budgeting and Saving for Teens
Get smart with your money! In this class, you’ll learn how to create a budget, set savings goals, and understand the basics of managing your money. By the end, you’ll have a personalized plan to start saving and spending wisely. Other Details
Learning Needs
Vivid slides, charts, and visual examples of budgets and savings plans.
Interactive activities like creating their own budget templates.
Instructions broken into simple, actionable steps, w/ templates to prevent overwhelm
Parental Guidance
Students will not need to access any of the following tools, but will have visual access to these tools during the instructional period. I will use Canva and YouTube during the instructional period.
Pre-Requisites
Previous Classes or Skills: No prior financial knowledge is needed.
Experience: Learners should be comfortable with basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction, and percentages).
Supply List
Printable budget and savings templates (provided in the class). A calculator or access to a digital calculator. A notebook or digital document for notes and additional planning.
Language of Instruction
English
Sources
YouTube will be used for example videos and concepts.
Canva will be used for creation of worksheet or online "Dora" styled instructions.
Joined July, 2019
4.7
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Mathematics from Colorado State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Park University
Bachelor's Degree in Education and Leadership
Master's in Finance and Global Studies
I have experience teaching financial literacy to teens in an engaging and practical way, helping them develop lifelong money management skills. My passion for financial education ensures students feel empowered to take control of their finances.Reviews
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Ages: 14-18
