Reggie's Bookmark Bonanza - Financial Literacy Packet

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th

Reggie just has to have the sparkly binder she saw at a book kiosk in the mall, and her mom insists she raise the money for it herself.

In Reggie’s Bookmark Bonanza, kids follow her fun and relatable journey as she figures out how to save money, make a budget, and run her “business” designing handmade bookmarks. Through this story and the hands-on activities that follow, readers get to explore real-life money smarts like spending wisely, setting prices, and making thoughtful choices. It’s a great way to mix reading, math, and creativity—all while cheering Reggie on!

Financial Literacy Concepts

Entrepreneurship, budgeting, profit vs. expenses, creative marketing

Key Takeaways

Reggie learns to:

• Budget for supplies
• Track her sales and expenses
• Reinvest her profits

What’s Included

• Do You Remember? Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise
• Financial Literacy Worksheets
• Budget Tracker
• Wants vs. Needs Sorting Activity
• Pricing Practice Exercise
• Design Your Own Bookmark to Sell
• Reflection: What Would You Do with Your Profits?
• Word Search Activity
• Story Bingo Activity