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A selection of teachers resources available for My Money Week
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My Money Week lesson plans

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Lesson plan:

Why is it important to save money?

Pupils learn about saving money, reasons for saving, and how it might make them feel.

Age: 5-8

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Lesson plan:

How does money affect my feelings?

Introduces pupils to the concept of debt and its potential impact on their mental wellbeing.

Age: 8-12

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Lesson plan:

How do I stay in control of my money?

This topic explores how external pressures can affect the way we spend our money.

Age: 12-16

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Lesson plan:

How can I understand financial risks and rewards?

This topic looks at financial risks and rewards, and how to manage the consequences of taking risks.

Age: 16-18

My Money Week resources

Activity sheet for Where does money come from?

Activity sheet:

Where does money come from?

Meet the Jackson family and ask pupils to think of ideas of how they can make money.

Age: 5-8

Interactive activity for How can I keep my money safe?

Interactive:

How can I keep my money safe?

Pupils help Liam and his family work out if they are being scammed.

Age: 8-12

Activity sheet for What are my consumer rights?

Activity sheet:

What are my consumer rights?

Students research their consumer rights, and describe how to exercise them.

Age: 12-16

Presentation for Where can I get financial guidance?

Presentation:

Where can I get financial guidance?

Students investigate different sources of regulated and unregulated financial guidance.

Age: 16-18

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