Should I spend or save?
I understand the difference between saving and spending.
Should I spend or save?
I understand the difference between saving and spending.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Money spent is no longer yours.
- Money doesn’t have to be spent all at once.
- Money that isn’t spent is saved – it doesn’t disappear and can be spent later.
- By saving money over time, you can afford more expensive things.
Keywords
Save - To keep something safe and not lose it.
Spend - To give money to pay for goods and services.
Afford - To have enough money to buy or do something.
Common misconception
Children need to be able to understand and use the inequality symbols < and > in this lesson.
If children are unsure about this then use language cues and stem sentences rather than the symbols.
To help you plan your year 1 financial education lesson on: Should I spend or save?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 financial education lesson on: Should I spend or save?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
To pay money to get something.
To put money aside and not spend it.