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Planning ahead lesson plans

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Lesson plan:

Why is it important to save money?

Pupils explore saving and consider why they might want to save money, and how it makes them feel.

Age: 5-8

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Lesson plan:

What are the links between jobs and money?

Help your pupils explore the ways in which their choices can affect their future goals.

Age: 8-12

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Lesson plan:

How can I plan for retirement?

Students learn about the different ways they can plan for their future.

Age: 12-16

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Lesson plan:

Starting a business

This topic helps students understand the logistics of starting a business and what they'll need to consider.

Age: 16-18

Planning ahead resources

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Spend or save?

Challenge your pupils to consider the advantages and disadvantages of spending vs saving.

Age: 5-8

Activity sheet for What affects my choices about money?

Activity sheet:

What affects my choices about money?

Pupils explore the money choices they might have to make when they go through future life events.

Age: 8-12

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To buy or not to buy

Students study factors that influence our lives and how those factors might impact our spending choices in the future.

Age: 12-16

Interactive for How will my education and job choices affect my finances?

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How will my education and job choices affect my finances?

Students learn about the relationship between education, training, jobs and their future life goals.

Age: 16-18

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