Money and how it makes us feel.
I understand that money can create different feelings in different people.
Money and how it makes us feel.
I understand that money can create different feelings in different people.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Money can make people feel a range of emotions including happiness or sadness.
- Spending money on other people can make people feel a range of emotions.
- Spending money unwisely can lead to regret and unhappiness.
Keywords
Fair - Acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation.
Guilty - Feeling ashamed because you have done something or caused something to happen that you know is wrong. It could be that you have not done something that you know you should have done.
Jealous - Feeling angry or unhappy because you wish you had something that somebody else has.
Regretful - Feeling sad or disappointed because of something that you have or have not done.
Common misconception
Children may struggle with the concept of fair. They may confuse it with 'I get what I want'.
Explain that 'fair' means that everybody is treated equally. It often means they all get the same.
To help you plan your year 2 financial education lesson on: Money and how it makes us feel., download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 financial education lesson on: Money and how it makes us feel., 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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Starter quiz
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