How money can make us feel.
I can describe the different emotions that money can create.
How money can make us feel.
I can describe the different emotions that money can create.
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Key learning points
- Money can make you feel a range of emotions.
- Spending money wisely can make you and others feel happy.
- Spending money unwisely can lead to regret and unhappiness.
- Earning money can make you feel proud and give a sense of achievement.
Keywords
Earn - Earn means get money for work that you do.
Employment - Employment means having paid work.
Income - Income is the money gained by working.
Qualification - A qualification is gained when you complete a course or training.
Common misconception
Children may think that money brings happiness.
Explain that this is true - but only up to a point. Other considerations are really important too e.g. family and friends, doing something worthwhile, how equitable the society where you live is.
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Exit quiz
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money gained by working
get money for work that you do
having paid work
gained when you complete a course or training