Lesson 1 What is Money?
The story of trade and why we use coins and notes.
- Understand trade
- Recognise coins and notes
- Say where money comes from
You’ll make: A “story of money” picture strip
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Kids learn how money moves through choices, resources, needs, wants, plans, and community impact.
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🌱 Explorers · Ages 5–8
What money is, saving jars, and needs vs wants.
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Lesson 2 The Three Jars
Split pocket money into Save, Spend, and Share jars.
- Label three jars
- Split coins fairly
- Set a save goal
You’ll make: A working three-jar system
Lesson 3 Need vs Want
Sort everyday things into needs and wants.
- Define a need
- Define a want
- Sort ten items
You’ll make: A need-vs-want sorting poster
Lesson 4 Saving Goal Jar
Pick a goal and track each coin until you reach it.
- Choose a goal
- Count progress
- Celebrate reaching it
You’ll make: A goal jar with a progress tracker
Lesson 5 My Tiny Shop
Set a fair price and count pretend profit.
- Pick something to sell
- Set a price
- Count profit
You’ll make: A pretend market stall