Budget Categories & Cash vs. Digital Card Game Deck

Budgeting Categories & Cash vs. Digital Payments – Financial Literacy Card Game Bundle

Product Description:

Bring financial literacy to life with this two-in-one card game bundle! Students practice smart money decisions by sorting everyday scenarios into the right categories while having fun.

Game 1: Budgeting Categories
Students sort real-world expenses into Fixed, Variable, or Savings categories. They’ll learn the difference between bills that stay the same, costs that change, and money set aside for future goals.

Game 2: Cash vs. Digital Payments
Students decide the best way to pay: Cash, Debit Card, or Mobile Payment (CashApp, Apple Pay, Venmo). Scenarios include everything from vending machine snacks to online shopping, giving learners a chance to compare modern payment methods.

What’s Included:

• 40 total scenario cards (20 for each game, large format – 2 per page)
  
• Two versions of each game:
  • Cards with answers on the front (perfect for independent practice)
  • Cards with scenarios only + separate answer key (ideal for group play)
  
• Easy-to-follow instructions for classroom or small group use
  

Learning Outcomes:

• Build money management skills through hands-on practice
  
• Distinguish between fixed, variable, and savings categories in a budget
  
• Explore different payment methods and when to use them
  
• Encourage discussion, collaboration, and applied math reasoning
  

Suggested Grade Levels:

• Grades 5–9 (Ages 10–15)
  
• Adaptable for upper elementary and early high school financial literacy
  

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