Make a Weekly Budget
by Boom Boom Resource Room © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: lifeSkills,Special Autism,specialed,math
Grades: 0
Description
Make a Weekly Budget — build practical money skills with clear, age-respectful examples for preteens and teens. This 54-card Boom Cards deck gives students practice with weekly budget, budgeting money, planning expenses in everyday situations. Skills students practice: - Start with money actually available - Plan bills, meals and transportation - Set realistic savings and recreation amounts - Track spending and adjust the weekly plan Six short teaching cycles combine 18 illustrated instructional cards, 12 multiple-choice questions, 6 true/false questions and 18 picture-choice questions. Each picture question uses three individually selectable images. Concrete questions and visual choices support practice with the skill being taught. Designed for Life Skills and Special Education instruction, including Autism support classrooms, functional academics, transition planning and independent living practice. Use for teacher-led lessons, small groups, review or supported independent practice. Choose the level of adult support that fits each learner. Topics: weekly budget; budgeting money; planning expenses; financial literacy; life skills for teens; special education; autism; transition skills. AI disclosure: Illustrations and cover art were generated using OpenAI's built-in image generator. Text was developed and refined with AI assistance and reviewed for instructional alignment and answer accuracy.