Free printable · Grades 6 to 12
Free budgeting worksheet for life skills
A practice budget with a made-up store price list and a set amount to spend. Students circle, add and compare prices, decide what fits, and check whether they stayed in budget, the money math behind shopping on your own.
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What it is
A life skills money page for middle and high school students, including transition and special education programs.
How to use it
- Read the price list together first.
- Let students use a calculator if that's part of their plan.
- Talk about real choices: what would you buy, and why?
Three quick tips
- Use real store ads for a second round.
- Change the amount to fit the student's goal.
- Pair it with a trip to a real store if you can.
Questions
- What grade is it for?
- Middle and high school life skills, transition programs and special education.
- Is the store real?
- No. The store and prices are made up.
- Can I change the amount?
- Yes. Ask SCAFLI for a budget with your own amount.
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