Students learn about shrinkflation and its impact on personal finance with guidance from the Cookie Monster. This lesson provides an easy-to-understand guide on how shrinkflation affects everyday products like cookies, paper towels, and cereal, offering strategies for maintaining your budget without sacrificing your favorite snacks. Understand the phenomenon of getting less for the same price, … Continue reading What is Shrinkflation? Why Products Get Smaller But Prices Don’t Lesson
Spending Money Lessons
Welcome to our page on spending money! We believe that understanding how to manage spending is a crucial skill in financial literacy. Our resources are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of spending, including creating a budget, tracking expenses, and avoiding impulsive buying. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or financial educator, our collection of lesson plans, worksheets, and activities will equip you with the tools you need to teach these critical skills and empower students to become responsible consumers. From managing everyday expenses to saving for big purchases, our materials will help students develop healthy financial habits and make informed decisions about their spending.
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What is SNAP? Eligibility and Benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Lesson
Students learn a lesson about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, and its critical role in supporting Americans’ health and financial well-being. This lesson covers the essentials of SNAP, including eligibility requirements, benefits, and the application process. It emphasizes how SNAP helps a diverse group of recipients—from students to … Continue reading What is SNAP? Eligibility and Benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Lesson
Dynamic Pricing: Why Your Wendy’s Meal Might Cost More or Less Lesson
Students learn a lesson on the shift towards dynamic pricing in the fast food industry, with a focus on Wendy’s innovative strategy. This lesson explains how Wendy’s uses demand-based pricing, similar to airlines and ride-sharing apps, to adjust meal costs. It highlights the reasons for this shift, such as enhancing customer service and efficiency, and … Continue reading Dynamic Pricing: Why Your Wendy’s Meal Might Cost More or Less Lesson
Loud Budgeting: New Saving Money Trend Lesson
Students learn a lesson about the importance of financial transparency and responsibility through “Loud Budgeting,” a social media trend popularized on TikTok. This approach to personal finance focuses on openly communicating financial limitations, such as declining social outings to stay within budget. It’s a lifestyle shift that emphasizes vocal financial responsibility, encouraging individuals to balance … Continue reading Loud Budgeting: New Saving Money Trend Lesson
Sports Illustrated Staff Layoff Lesson
Students learn about the Sports Illustrated layoffs and the broader implications for the media and journalism industries. The lesson covers the causes and consequences of these job cuts, including the role of The Arena Group and Authentic Brands Group in SI’s financial struggles. Students delve into the effects of layoffs in print media and sports … Continue reading Sports Illustrated Staff Layoff Lesson
50/30/20 Rule | Budgeting & Saving Lesson
A lesson for students on how to manage their money with the 50/30/20 rule, a simple strategy for budgeting that balances needs, wants, and savings. Discover practical tips for managing income, reducing expenses, and building a secure financial future. Students learn to divide their after-tax income into three categories: Needs, Wants, and Savings. They will … Continue reading 50/30/20 Rule | Budgeting & Saving Lesson
What is Money Management Lesson
A lesson for students on the essentials of money management, from budgeting and saving to investing and debt handling, in this beginner’s guide. Discover the steps to make informed spending decisions, build good credit, and develop a strategic financial plan for long-term success. The lesson focuses on empowering individuals with essential financial skills for a … Continue reading What is Money Management Lesson
Saving Money over Spending this Season Lesson
A lesson for students on prioritizing saving over spending this season. With high prices and high interest rates, learn smart saving strategies and budgeting tips for a financially sound holiday season. Students learn about financial prudence and budgeting during the holiday season. It highlights how higher interest rates make saving more beneficial and warns against … Continue reading Saving Money over Spending this Season Lesson
What is Cash Envelope Budgeting Lesson
A lesson for students on cash envelope budgeting, commonly known as cash stuffing or envelope stuffing, and how it can transform your financial habits and help you save effectively. Students learn about cash envelope budgeting, a method that involves allocating cash to different spending categories such as groceries, entertainment, and dining out. In this system, … Continue reading What is Cash Envelope Budgeting Lesson
APR Explained | How Credit Card Interest Works Lesson
A lesson for students on how APR (Annual Percentage Rate) influences credit card interest, its compounding effects, and strategies for smart credit card use. Students learn the intricacies of APR and how it impacts credit card users. They dive deep into understanding the true price of borrowing money on a credit card and how interest … Continue reading APR Explained | How Credit Card Interest Works Lesson
