A coin is a small flat piece of metal used as money.

A wallet is a small, flat, folding case made of leather or plastic used for keeping paper money and credit cards in.

Safe means to be protected from any danger, harm or loss.

Is my money safe?

Financial education

Which coins have I got?

How much money have I got?

What happens when I spend money?

Do I need that or do I want that?

Should I spend or save?

In the previous unit, pupils have had the opportunity to explore the value of different coins and use strategies to calculate the value of a set of coins up to 20 p. In this unit they will apply this learning in new contexts and consider what the value of money means.

In this unit we learn to recognise money, understand spending, saving, and making simple financial choices.

An introduction to money

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of these is the safest way to store money?

Which of these is not a safe place to store money?

Which of these is the best place to keep a piggy bank or money box?

Which of these would not be a safe place to keep a money box?

Who do adults most often ask to look after their money?

Which of these is the safest way to carry money with you?

How many 1 p coins have the same value as a 5 p coin?

How many 1 p coins have the same value as a 10 p coin?

How many 5 p coins have the same value as a 10 p coin?

Which of the coins are worth more than 2 p?

Which of the coins are worth less than 5 p?

Is my money safe?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance