Mac gets a hamster
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Help Mac work out the costs of caring for his new hamster. Make smart spending choices, stay on budget and build real-world money skills in this fun and relatable activity.
Stories bring an idea or concept to life with an illustrated comic book style. Accompanied by activities, they can be used flexibly as a task, homework, or part of an existing learning activity.
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This resource is part of our Beginning budgets learning plan
Learning how to budget effectively is important for saving, making smart spending choices and tracking money. Explore the crucial first steps into budgeting.
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