About Budget Bird
Helping students learn budgets by doing.
Students take the driver’s seat, turning complex government budgets into a simple, visual, mobile-first classroom challenge.
What we do
We make public money tangible, so trade‑offs click fast.
Make it real
Categories map to everyday things – no jargon – so students connect the dots quickly.
$1000 challenge
Students allocate a fixed budget across priorities, learning by doing.
Instant class view
Teachers see aggregated results in seconds to spark discussion and debate.
Classroom impact (so far)...
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How it works (for teachers)
Low friction. Ready in under a minute.
1. Create a class
Enter a class name and get a join code instantly.
2. Students join
Students go to budgetbird.co.nz/join, enter the code, and start allocating.
3. Discuss results
View live totals, compare choices, and guide a values‑focused conversation.
Credits
Icons used in product and marketing: Thanks to UIcons by Flaticon.
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