We teach ABCs early…
why not teach money the same way?

This My Weekly Budget activity blends reading comprehension, financial literacy, and math into one meaningful, real-life lesson students can actually understand.

Students read about Alex, who earns $12 per week, and must decide how to save, spend, and share responsibly — while staying within a fixed budget.

This isn’t busywork.
It’s thinking, planning, and decision-making.

📘 WHAT’S INCLUDED

1. Real-Life Reading Passage

Students read about Alex earning money, wanting to buy a game, and learning why planning matters before spending.

💵 2. Weekly Budget Planning Chart

Students decide how to divide $12 into:

• Save
  
• Spend
  
• Share
  

Rules reinforce real-life limits:
✔ Money is limited
✔ Total must equal $12
✔ You can’t spend more than you earn

✍️ 3. Reading Comprehension Questions

Students answer thoughtful questions such as:

• How much money does Alex earn each week?
  
• Why does Alex make a plan before spending money?
  
• What could happen if all the money is spent?
  
• Is sharing money a good choice? Why?
  
• What would change if Alex earned $15 instead of $12?
  
  

🧮 4. Math Check (Money Subtraction)

Students:
✔ Add Save + Spend + Share
✔ Check if totals equal $12
✔ Solve subtraction scenarios (ex: $12 − $3)

🗝️ 5. Complete Answer Key

Includes:

• Sample budget plan
  
• Sample written responses
  
• Math solutions
  
  My Weekly Budget – Comprehensio…
  
  

🧠 SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE

✔ Financial literacy
✔ Budgeting & planning
✔ Save • Spend • Share decisions
✔ Reading comprehension
✔ Written explanations
✔ Addition & subtraction with money
✔ Responsible decision-making

👩‍🏫 PERFECT FOR

• Financial literacy units
  
• Reading + math integration
  
• Life skills lessons
  
• Morning work
  
• Small groups
  
• Intervention
  
• Sub plans
  
• Grades 2–4 (also works for advanced Grade

💡 Teach students that money is limited — and choices matter — in a way they truly understand.
Download now and bring real-life financial literacy into your classroom.