Used in 8,344 schools!
Explore Kapow

Lesson 1: Why prioritise needs over wants?

Developing an understanding of how to prioritise needs over wants.
A girl sitting at a table with coins, bills, and a piggy bank, looking thoughtful.

New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more

Learning objective

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Success criteria

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Before the lesson

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check if children can recall:

  • The factors influencing whether we think something is good value for money.

  • The different methods to keep track of money and know why it is important.

  • How people can keep their money safe using specific safety measures.

  • The different factors that can influence career choices.

  • The reasons why people might change their careers.

  • How to identify and challenge stereotypes in the workplace.

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Created by:
Kapow Primary Team
Our team comprises experienced classroom teachers who love the foundation subjectsFind out more
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 17 April 2026

Related content

Start using Kapow Primary for free

No credit card requiredFree trial