St. Patrick’s Day Budget
Objective
Students will apply budgeting and financial literacy skills to plan a St. Patrick’s Day party within a set spending limit. During this activity, students will create an itemized budget that includes expenses such as decorations and food. They will calculate totals, compare prices, and determine quantities while ensuring they remain within the given budget. Students will practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication as needed. They will also justify their purchasing decisions, make adjustments if they exceed the budget, and reflect on how financial choices impact event planning outcomes.
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will be presented with realistic scenarios that include specific budget restrictions, guest counts, and event requirements. Students will be tasked with planning a holiday party within the given budget. They will create an itemized spending plan that includes categories such as food and decorations. Students will use provided price lists to calculate costs, determine quantities, and ensure their total expenses do not exceed the budget limit. If they go over budget, students will plan alternative options. In the activity, students will justify their financial decisions and explain how they prioritized certain expenses while staying within their budget constraints.
Duration: ~15 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Communication, Social Skills
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, completing their St. Patrick’s Day budget, 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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