Simple Budget Planning 💰

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Your weekly pocket money is $25.00

Plan how you will spend your money across the categories below. Make sure your total equals exactly $25.00!

Part 1: Plan Your Budget

Category Amount ($)
Savings __________
Snacks/Treats __________
Entertainment (games, books, hobbies) __________
Donations/Charity __________
Other (describe): ___________________ __________
TOTAL __________

Part 2: Spending Scenarios

1. On Monday, you buy a muesli bar for $2.50. How much do you have left for snacks this week?

$__________ − $2.50 = $__________

2. You want to save up $120 for a new scooter. If you save the amount you budgeted each week, how many weeks will it take?

$120 ÷ $__________ = __________ weeks

3. Your friend invites you to the movies which costs $12.00. Do you have enough in your entertainment budget? Circle: YES / NO

If not, which category could you reduce? _________________________________

Reflection:

Why is it important to have a budget?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________