Make budgeting merry, bright and differentiated! In this differentiated Christmas budgeting activity, students help Snap and Sparky plan a holiday party while practicing real-world math, financial literacy, and writing skills. The included teaching slideshow guides students through the activity with visual instructions, examples, and letter-writing prompts — perfect for whole-group modeling or centers! What’s Included: 3 leveled budgeting options (whole numbers to decimals) Back story to build