Rochester Ledger Teacher Guide
A teacher's facilitation guide for 'The Rochester Ledger' budgeting activity, including learning objectives, a detailed pacing guide, and instructional tips tailored for the Rochester context and SPED support.
Rochester Ledger Slides
An engaging visual slide deck to introduce 'The Rochester Ledger' budgeting activity, defining fixed vs. flexible expenses and setting the stage for real-world simulation in Rochester, NY.
The City Catalog Guide
The City Catalog is a comprehensive 100-job reference guide with realistic entry-level salary data for Rochester, NY, plus detailed housing, transportation, and lifestyle costs.
The Monthly Ledger Worksheet Plus
The Monthly Ledger is a comprehensive two-page worksheet for budgeting and scenario analysis. Page 1 features color-coded tables and a large calculation area for net income and monthly surplus. Page 2 provides a dedicated space for tracking 'Curveball' scenario impacts and crisis management planning.
Life Happens Scenario Cards
A set of six printable 'Life Happens' scenario cards. Designed with a clean white background for eco-friendly printing, fixed heights to prevent page-splitting, and clear financial impact callouts.
The Bottom Line Reflection Activity
A one-page reflection worksheet designed for post-activity analysis. Includes condensed work areas to ensure all content fits on a single page while providing enough room for handwriting.
Rochester Food Fare Guide
The Rochester Food Fare guide provides three detailed monthly food shopping scenarios for one person in Rochester, NY. It highlights different shopping strategies (thrifty, balanced, and premium) and incorporates local landmarks like the Public Market and Wegmans.
Rochester Connection Guide
The Rochester Connection guide provides three tiered scenarios for cell phone and internet costs in Rochester, NY. It includes local options like Greenlight Networks and Spectrum, helping students choose a plan that fits their digital lifestyle and budget.
The Monthly Ledger Revised Worksheet
The Monthly Ledger Revised Worksheet is a two-page printable student handout. Page 1 facilitates calculating a monthly budget with a spacious surplus/deficit section. Page 2 guides students through analyzing a 'Curveball' life scenario and creating a crisis management plan. Utilities are updated to $245.
The City Catalog Guide Revised
The City Catalog is a comprehensive 100-job reference guide with realistic entry-level salary data for Rochester, NY. This updated version includes a revised utility cost of $245 per month to align with local averages.
Bilingual Monthly Ledger Worksheet Plus
The Bilingual Monthly Ledger Revised Worksheet is a two-page printable student handout with English and Spanish headers and instructions. It facilitates calculating a monthly budget and analyzing 'Curveball' life scenarios with tailored supports for ELL students. Utility costs are set to $245.
Bilingual City Catalog Guide
A bilingual (English/Spanish) version of the City Catalog Guide designed for ELL students. Features dual-language headers, all 100 translated job titles across 4 sets, and consistent bilingual formatting for careers, housing, and utilities in Rochester, NY. Utility costs sum to the requested $385 total.
Bilingual Life Happens Cards
Bilingual (English/Spanish) printable 'Life Happens' scenario cards for the Rochester Ledger activity. Features unexpected financial events with dual-language descriptions and high-contrast visuals for accessibility.
Bilingual Bottom Line Reflection
Bilingual (English/Spanish) reflection worksheet for post-budgeting analysis. Includes dual-language prompts, data snapshots, a stress scale, and sentence starters to support ELL students.
Bilingual Rochester Food Fare
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Rochester Food Fare guide. Provides three tiered grocery and dining scenarios (Thrifty, Balanced, Premium) for one person in Rochester, NY, with dual-language strategies and cost breakdowns.
Bilingual Rochester Connection Guide
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Rochester Connection guide. Provides tiered scenarios for cell phone and internet costs in Rochester, NY, condensed to fit on a single page for student use.
