What do I want and need?

5-7 years

This session helps children understand the difference between a want and a need. They will think about their own needs and wants in the context of a classroom, and begin to consider how money impacts our ability to get what we want or need. You will also introduce them to the idea that technology can help us to manage our money.

KEY LEARNINGS

  • The difference between a want and a need
  • Not everybody needs and wants the same things
  • People may make different choices about how to spend and save money

One-to-one delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Making Choices

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Certificate of achievement and next steps

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Group delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Making Choices

Download PDF (PDF, 147 KB)

Certificate of achievement and next steps

Download PDF (PDF, 386 KB)

Are you teaching online ?

We've created a virtual delivery guide full of tips and advice on running a successfull session via video conference.

Virtual teaching guide (PDF, 142KB)