Money

Money is:

  • Something we use to be able to buy and sell things
  • In the form of coins and banknotes
  • Something we can save in bank accounts

It is very important to be able to understand, save and use money so you can manage your life. The activities in this area will help you learn to do this.

More Videos and Activities

Find out more about money by choosing from the sections below, watching the videos and completing the activities. Activities in green are more basic (level 1) and blue are more advanced (level 2) in subject matter and/or language. There are 3 categories of worksheets for each activity which require different levels of literacy, thinking and comprehension skills. Go to the Teachers Section to find out more.

Discussion questions

  • What can money be used to do?
  • What do you spend money on? Is this different to what adults you know spend money on?
  • What might you save money for?

Extension question

Do you think spending or saving is more important or both the same?