Where does money come from?
I know where money comes from.
Where does money come from?
I know where money comes from.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Money can be given as a gift.
- Money can be saved.
- Money can be earned by doing jobs and helping people.
Keywords
Money - What you earn by working or selling things and use to buy things.
Save - To save is to keep money instead of spending it, especially in order to buy a particular thing.
Gift - A thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you.
Earn - To get money for work that you do.
Common misconception
Children may not be aware where money comes from or make the connection between jobs and earnings.
Explain that many families get money through working but families are supported in other ways too.
To help you plan your year 2 financial education lesson on: Where does money come from?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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