Money Basics

Empower struggling readers with an Orton-Gillingham based financial literacy program. This 15-page mini-course is a comprehensive unit designed to build budgeting skills, support executive function, and boost reading confidence in neurodiverse teens and young adults. By bridging the gap between reading mechanics and life skills, we help students decode the "language of money" without the overwhelm of standard text-heavy materials.

The Roadmap: 6 Essential Budgeting Lessons

This structured unit takes the student from basic concepts to real-world application :

Lesson 1: What is a Budget? – Understanding the "money roadmap".

Lesson 2: Income and Expenses – Managing "Money In" vs. "Money Out".

Lesson 3: Tracking Spending – Identifying personal money habits and patterns.

Lesson 4: Wants vs. Needs – Learning to prioritize essential costs for independence.

Lesson 5: Setting Up Your First Budget – A step-by-step guide to financial control.

Lesson 6: Sticking to a Budget – Practical strategies for building lifelong money habits.

Why This Mini-Course Is Different

Most finance resources assume a high level of reading fluency. This unit is built specifically for the Dyslexic and Neurodiverse Reader:

Visual Phonics: Every lesson includes sound mapping activities for financial vocabulary like "budget," "track," and "income" .

Syllable Scooping: Students learn to "scoop the chunks" of multi-syllable words to prevent guessing and improve accuracy.

WPM Fluency Trackers: Built-in Words Per Minute trackers help parents and teachers monitor reading progress alongside financial literacy.

Brain Breaks & Assessments: Interactive activities like the "Budget Shield" design and "Cash Flow Arrows" keep students engaged and test comprehension .

What’s Included:

15-Page Structured PDF Workbook

6 Reading Passages written for high-interest/low-readability

6 Knowledge Check Assessments

Creative "Brain Break" Activities for visual and kinetic learning

A Note on Our Full Curriculum

This 15-page unit is a deep-dive focus on Chapter 2 of our flagship 200+ page curriculum, "Decode Your Dollars". 

Digital Download

This listing is for an instant digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

Printable PDF format

Use on a tablet with annotation tools or print at home/school

Created by Becomingly, Written by Priscilla Henry