A written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future.

How can I keep track of my money?

Financial education

This unit teaches the purpose of money, tracking it, understanding giving, and emotional responses to using money.

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

To note down money you get given and money you spend so you know what you have.

To give something to somebody and receive something in return.

So your parents know how much you have got.

Why should you keep a record of the money that you have?

Look at Izzy’s money record. How much pocket money does she get?

Look at Izzy’s money record. How much money does she have at the end?

Look at Alex’s money record. How much pocket money does he get?

Look at Alex’s money record. What cost him £8 to buy?

Look at the coins. How much money is there altogether?

An ice-cream costs £2.35 and you have £1 in total. How much more will you need to be able to afford one?

For which of these are you more likely to receive money as a gift?

True or false? Only adults can earn money.

To pay for something from money that you’ve saved.

Getting paid by a trusted adult to clean a car.

Which of these is a way of earning money?