How can I keep track of my money?
I understand that keeping track of money helps to keep it safe.
How can I keep track of my money?
I understand that keeping track of money helps to keep it safe.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Money has value so needs to be kept safe and looked after.
- Keeping track of money allows you to see what you have spent and what is left.
- Banks provide a way to keep your money safe.
- Banks help people to keep track of spending and saving.
Keywords
Record - A written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future.
Common misconception
Sometimes money is lost and the person who lost it is not to blame.
Talk about eliminating as much risk as possible in keeping money safe but that sometimes people lose things and that's understandable.
To help you plan your year 3 financial education lesson on: How can I keep track of my money?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 financial education lesson on: How can I keep track of my money?, 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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Explore more key stage 2 financial education lessons from the The purposes of money unit, dive into the full secondary financial education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
