Is a flashlight a want or a need? Can wants and needs change based on the situation? These are the types of questions students explore in Spend, Save, Decide! This interactive Google Slides activity is designed to help elementary learners think critically about spending and saving money.
Through a series of realistic, engaging scenarios and budgeting challenges, students learn how different situations can influence their financial decisions while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and responsible money management.
Understanding the difference between wants and needs is a foundational financial literacy skill. Spend, Save, Decide! helps students recognize that responsible decision-making often depends on context, available resources, and personal priorities. Through discussion, collaboration, and hands-on practice, students learn how to evaluate choices, justify decisions, and become more thoughtful consumers.
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