Money Blueprint for Teens

Money Blueprint Module — SHAPE Teens Mentorship

Equip teens with a healthy money mindset, budgeting skills, saving & investing basics, and youth entrepreneurship — all aligned with purpose at Beyond Sasa CBO.

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The Money Blueprint Module builds a strong financial foundation for teenagers and youth. Instead of guesswork or peer pressure, teens learn proven habits that align money with values and purpose. The module integrates the SHAPE framework (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences) so learners can connect finances to calling.

1) Money Mindset — Think Right About Money

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• Break limiting beliefs and money myths; build a growth mindset.
• Activity: Rewrite-your-money-story journaling; values-to-budget exercise.
• Outcome: Healthy beliefs about earning, giving, and stewarding resources.

2) Budgeting Basics — Plan Every Shilling

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• Needs vs. Wants, the 50/30/20 idea, and envelope/jar methods.
• Activity: Create a 30-day student budget with savings and giving goals.
• Outcome: Practical plan to track spending and avoid debt.

3) Saving & Investing — Grow Your Money

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• Emergency fund basics and simple, age-appropriate investing concepts.
• Activity: Savings challenge; understanding compound growth with examples.
• Outcome: Consistent saving habit and foundational investing literacy.

4) Teen Entrepreneurship — Create Value

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• Turn SHAPE gifts into micro-business ideas and side hustles.
• Activity: Ideation-to-mini-pitch; simple business model canvas for teens.
• Outcome: Validated idea, starter plan, and pitch confidence.

5) Purpose & Generosity — Money with Meaning

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• Link financial goals to purpose, impact, and generosity.
• Activity: Purpose budget; giving plan to support causes you care about.
• Outcome: Vision-driven financial decisions and joyful giving.

Module Activities & Tools

• Financial journal templates (income, expenses, savings, generosity).
• Money simulation games for decision-making.
• Guest talks with entrepreneurs and financial coaches.
• Group budgeting challenges and savings goals.

Note: Educational content only — not individualized financial advice. For personal investment decisions, consult a licensed advisor.

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