What coins and notes do we use? 

Money themes:

  • Everyday numeracy

This topic explores what coins and notes there are and how they are used. It contains differentiated resources for pupils with SEND. View all the resources below. You can download the printouts and presentation in one go using these buttons.

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A child's hands and piles of coins
Curriculum links:
Numeracy & mathematics | Social studies

Learning bundle

Interactive for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Interactive activity:

  • Spot the coins (SEND)

  • Spot the coins in each of the settings.
SEND lesson plan for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Lesson plan:

  • What coins and notes do we use? (SEND)

  • Use this lesson plan within the What coins and notes do we use? SEND resources.
SEND activity sheet for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Activity sheet:

  • How much is it worth? (SEND)

  • Pupils are asked to identify how much different notes are worth.
SEND activity sheet for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Activity sheet:

  • Coins and notes (SEND)

  • Pupils are challenged to think about the value of different coins and notes.
SEND activity sheet for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Activity sheet:

  • What’s that coin? (SEND)

  • Pupils are asked to identify coins according to their colours and shapes.
SEND presentation for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Presentation:

  • What coins and notes do we use? (SEND)

  • Use this presentation quiz to support the What coins and notes do we use? SEND resources.
SEND infographic for What coins and notes do we use?
  • Infographic:

  • Always check your change (SEND)

  • Pupils are asked to check if the boy has received the correct amount of change after visiting a shop.

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