budgeting expenses

Math

• The Sixth-grade child has learned how to create a budget by allocating specific amounts to different expenses.
• They have learned how to calculate the total expenses in a budget by adding up all the allocated amounts.
• The child has also learned how to compare actual expenses with the budgeted amounts to evaluate their spending habits.
• Additionally, they have practiced basic mathematical operations such as addition and subtraction while working with the budget numbers.

One creative way for continued development is to have the child create a fictional budget for a different scenario, such as planning a vacation or buying a new gadget. This will allow them to apply their budgeting skills in new situations and practice making informed financial decisions.

Book Recommendations

• The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies: This book follows two siblings who start a lemonade stand and learn about budgeting, expenses, and competition in the process.
• Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan: Although not directly about budgeting, this story revolves around a mathematically gifted girl who faces unexpected financial challenges and learns to navigate them.
• Money Hungry by Sharon G. Flake: This book tells the story of a girl who is determined to save money and become rich, highlighting the importance of budgeting and financial literacy.