Money and wellbeing KS2 lesson pack

Lesson 1:

To learn about the role money plays in people’s lives.

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

• recognise where money comes from and how it is used
• describe different attitudes people may have towards money
• evaluate different ways to pay and identify which options are more useful or appropriate in different contexts
• analyse what influences people’s decisions about spending money and how they manage those influences

L18. To recognise that people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money; what influences people’s decisions; what makes something good value for money

L22. About risks associated with money (e.g. money can be won, lost or stolen) and ways of keeping money safe

H38. how to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations

L17. about the different ways to pay for things and the choices people have about this

L20. to recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants

L21. different ways to keep track of money

Lesson 2:

To learn that decisions can be made about spending money based on budget, values and needs.

• identify how budget, value and needs can influence decisions about spending money
• explain different ways that money can be saved and kept safe, and why this is important
• explain the importance of keeping track of money

Lesson 1:

To learn about the impact of money on emotional wellbeing

• explain how spending decisions can affect people’s feelings
• explain how and why money worries can have an impact on emotional wellbeing
• identify sources of information and support

L17. about the different ways to pay for things and the choices people have about this

L18. to recognise that people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money; what influences people’s decisions; what makes something ‘good value for money’

L22. About risks associated with money (e.g. money can be won, lost or stolen) and ways of keeping money safe

L19. that people’s spending decisions can affect others and the environment (e.g., Fair trade, buying single-use plastics, or giving to charity)

L24. To identify the ways that money can impact on people’s feelings and emotions

Lesson 2:

• identify different influences on people’s spending and how these can be managed
• describe how companies encourage people to buy products or goods
• explain what should be considered before making a decision to buy a product or goods explain how spending choices can affect others and identify ways to make positive spending decisions