Where could my money come from?
I know money comes to me in different ways and that in the future I can earn it.
Where could my money come from?
I know money comes to me in different ways and that in the future I can earn it.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Money can be given.
- Money can be saved.
- Money can be earned.
Keywords
Earn - To get money for work that you do.
Common misconception
Children might envision the money that adults earn as purely disposable.
Sensitively, remind the children that the money that adults earn is often spent on needs and not wants.
To help you plan your year 3 financial education lesson on: Where could my money come from?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 financial education lesson on: Where could my money come from?, 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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Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
