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MoneySense resources for teachers to help students learn about summer savings

Summer savings resources

Interactive resource for Why is it important to save money?

Interactive:

Why is it important to save money?

Pupils find out if their spending choices will enable them to save enough to buy a desired item.

Age: 5-8

Interactive activity for How can I use a bank account?

Interactive:

How can my bank account help me save money?

Pupils learn how to choose, and use, different types of personal bank accounts and avoid unnecessary charges.

Age: 8-12

Activity sheet for How can I pay for things?

Activity sheet:

How can I plan for my summer holiday?

Pupils look at how the Williams family could use a debit or credit card to help balance their budget.

Age: 12-16

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

Interactive:

How will job choices affect my finances?

Students learn how their education and jobs will affect their life goals.

Age: 16-18

End of term resources

Activity sheet for Why is it important to save money?

Activity sheet:

What should they do?

Pupils consider how Lara and Amir might feel about different scenarios, and what they should do next.

Age: 5-8

Lesson plan for How can I use a bank account?

Lesson plan:

How can I use a bank account?

Pupils learn why people choose, and use, different personal bank accounts.

Age: 8-12

Activity sheet for How can I understand credit and debt?

Activity sheet:

Pay now or pay later?

Pupils are given mock-ups of real payment cards so they can determine which ones are pre-pay, debit or credit cards.

Age: 12-16

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Flipped learning bundle:

When might I need to borrow money?

This topic focuses on the financial implications of planning for the future, and specifically borrowing money.

Age: 16-18

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