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Lesson 1: How do people pay for things?

Developing an understanding of why we use different payment methods.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

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

  • Recall some methods by which adults get money.

  • Explain the difference between a 'want' and a 'need'.

  • Recognise that money needs to be looked after.

  • Identify different ways to keep money safe.

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Example work

Milby Primary School, Nuneaton

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