This RSE & PSHE scheme of work video is part of a lesson in which pupils explore the role of money in everyday life and the main ways adults earn or receive it.

Children begin by recapping the different uses of money. Pupils will discover how money meets our needs, for example how it is used to buy essentials and pay bills. They also learn about saving for the future, whether to prepare for unexpected costs or to pay for larger items like a car or holiday. Finally, they explore how money can be used for things we want, like leisure or treats, if there is any left over.

The lesson then introduces the main ways adults receive money. Pupils will understand that most people earn money through jobs, and that jobs often require training and special skills. They also learn that some adults may receive money through government benefits if they are unable to work, or through occasional gifts and prizes. By the end of the lesson, pupils will have a clearer understanding of why money is important, how it is earned, and why it is essential to look after it and spend it wisely.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Year 2 Economic wellbeing unit. It helps pupils build financial awareness and decision-making skills for everyday life.

See more of our Year 2 RSE & PSHE scheme of work.

RSE & PSHE, Year 2, Economic Wellbeing, Lesson 1: Where does money come from?.