Halloween Budget Activity
Objective
Students will demonstrate financial literacy, critical thinking, and decision-making by planning a Halloween party within a set budget. Given a fictional amount of money, students will apply math, budgeting, and communication skills to make thoughtful spending choices. Students will work collaboratively to design a fun, creative, and cost-effective Halloween celebration that reflects their priorities and preferences. They will decide how to allocate their budget among decorations, food, costumes, and decorations while ensuring their plan stays within the spending limit.
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will complete Halloween party scenarios with a budgeted amount of money. Students must decide how to spend their budget on decorations, snacks, costumes, and decorations while staying within their spending limit. Using math and reasoning skills, students will calculate the total cost of their party and determine if they stayed within their budget. After completing their plans, students will present their Halloween party proposal and budget breakdown to the class, justifying their decisions based on cost, fun, and creativity.
Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, completing the reflection forms, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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