Learning objective
- To begin to understand the differences between spending and saving money.
Success criteria
- I can explain the difference between
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National curriculum
The National curriculum states that
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Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display one of the photos on the whiteboard from Lesson 3 of this unit, showing one of the groups role-playing a scenario from inside a bank. Arrange the children into pairs and ask them to discuss what is happening in the scenario.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use visual cues during the ‘Stroll, stop, speak’ activity such as hand signals or symbols; could provide two options to choose from for responses to questions.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of saving and spending; should articulate their experiences of how people spend and save their money.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: distinguishing the difference between
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Vocabulary definitions
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choice
Deciding what to do with money.
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expensive
Something that costs a lot of money.
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In this unit
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Last update: 25th August, 2025
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