Year 2 Unit 1 - All About Money (Wider World)

Our spiral curriculum builds progressively year on year, culminating in this Year 2 unit on Money. Pupils first encountered this topic in EYFS, when they explored different coins and their value. In this unit, they will deepen their understanding of money by exploring what money is, the different ways we can pay for things, how we get money, as well as simple strategies for managing and looking after it. We will also discuss wants and needs, and why understanding the difference is important for managing money. This topic is intended as a basic introduction to money management, which will be developed in greater depth in later years.

Each lesson is fully editable and compliant with DfE and PSHE Association guidelines, ensuring ease of integration into your chosen curriculum. This bundle offers flexibility for educators, providing the option to select individual lessons or mini-units rather than committing to a full scheme. Detailed schemes of work that are aligned to this unit are available in our free planning pack. Explore the detailed content of each lesson by clicking the links provided below:

1) What Is Money?

2) Ways to Pay

3) Earning Money

4) Saving and Spending

5) Wants and Needs