Instructions
Today, you will learn how to make a grocery list while staying on a budget! Follow the steps below and fill in the answers.
Step 1: What do you need?
Think about what you need for your meals this week. Write down at least three things you want to buy:
Step 2: Price Check
Now, let's pretend to check the prices of the items on your list. Write down how much each item costs:
Item 1:
Item 2:
Item 3:
Step 3: Budget Planning
Your budget for groceries is $30. Write down how much money you have left to spend after buying your items. To find this, you will calculate the total cost of your items and subtract it from $30.
Total cost of items:
Money left to spend:
Step 4: Tracking Your Spending
Imagine you went to the store and bought your items. How much did you actually spend? Write it down below:
Did you stay on budget? Why or why not? Write your thoughts:
Step 5: Reflection
What did you learn about budgeting and shopping for groceries? Write a few sentences about it: