Think Before You Buy FlowChart

In Spid the Spider is Easy Spider, Spid learns the hard way that sometimes what looks fun at first can end up costing a lot of money! So, before you buy something, it’s important to stop, think, and make a smart choice.

That’s why Spid has made this Think Before You Buy flowchart just for you. It helps you decide:

• Do I really need this, or do I just want it?

• Do I have enough money, or should I save up first?

• Have I checked prices and compared my options?

• Am I ready to decide now, or should I wait a little longer?

You can also use the Pros and Cons table to write down the good things and the not-so-good things about your choice. So with Black Friday and Christmas coming soon, this way, you’ll see clearly what’s worth spending your money on.

👉 Download the flowchart, fill it in, and see if you’re a smart shopper like Spid hopes to be!

Notes for teachers and parents

This ‘Think Before You Buy Flowchart’ activity is designed to support learning in a fun, child-friendly way. It links directly to the themes in Spid the Spider is Easy Spider and can be used at home or in the classroom.

Learning benefits:

• Decision-making skills: Children learn to pause and think before acting.

• Financial awareness: Encourages early money sense, saving, and understanding value.

• Resilience and reflection: Children consider mistakes (like Spid’s) as learning opportunities.

• Critical thinking: Weighing up “pros” and “cons” builds reasoning skills.

• Research habits: Promotes the idea of checking prices, comparing options, and making informed choices.

How to use the ‘Think Before You Buy’ flowchart:

This flowchart is useful as:

• A guided classroom discussion; also see our ‘decision making discussion topics‘

• A family decision-making tool (e.g., when saving for a toy)

• A worksheet to encourage independent thinking

By working through the steps, children not only connect with Spid’s adventures but also build life skills that will help them long after story time.