This topic map illustrates how the range of MoneySense resources links to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. MoneySense is a free and impartial financial education programme from Ulster Bank that has already helped millions of children learn about money. The programme has received the Financial Education Quality Mark and is accredited by Young Money; it’s easy to use, interactive and fun, and provides everything you need to teach pupils how to manage money.

MATHEMATICS AND NUMERACY Operations and their Applications • Understand the operations of addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division (without remainders) and use them to solve problems.

• Know addition and subtraction facts to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10.

• Develop strategies for adding and subtracting mentally up to the addition of two two-digit numbers within 100.

Money • Recognise coins and use them in simple contexts. • Add and subtract money up to £10, use the conventional

way of recording money, and use these skills to solve problems.

• Talk about the value of money and ways in which it could be spent, saved and kept safe.

• Talk about what money is and alternatives for paying. • Decide how to spend money.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING Feelings and Emotions • Begin to recognise, name and manage their feelings and

emotions and realise that they are a natural, important and healthy part of being human.

• Begin to recognise and manage the effects of strong feelings such as anger, sadness or loss.

Rules, Rights and Responsibilities • Realise that money can buy goods and services

and is earned through work.

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MoneySense KS1 curriculum topic map

MoneySense topics

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What coins and notes do we use?

Pupils explore what coins and notes there are, and how they are used.Curriculum links:

Resources: • Interactive activity • Lesson plan • Quiz (PowerPoint) • Activity sheet • Infographics

What are needs and wants?

Pupils explore the difference between needs and wants, considering how we prioritise the things we buy in terms of importance.Curriculum links:

Resources: • Lesson plan • Activity sheet • Video • Presentation (PowerPoint)

How can I keep track of my money?

Pupils explore ways of knowing how much money they receive and spend by making simple records.Curriculum links: O&A RRR

Resources: • Interactive activity (e-storybook) • Lesson plan • Activity sheet • Presentation (PowerPoint)

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Where can I keep my money safe?

Pupils explore how to keep money safe – identifying safe places to keep money, the different choices involved in keeping money safe, and the consequences of losing money.Curriculum links:

Resources: • Interactive activity • Lesson plan • Quiz (PowerPoint) • Activity sheet • Infographics

Why is it important to save money?

Pupils learn about saving money for later, reasons for saving and how it might make them feel, and why saving can be important.Curriculum links:

Resources: • Interactive activity • Lesson plan • Quiz (PowerPoint) • Activity sheets • Infographic

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Where does money come from?

Pupils explore where people get money from, including working to earn money. Also helps pupils understand about earning and saving for the future.Curriculum links:

Resources: • Interactive activity • Lesson plan • Quiz (PowerPoint) • Activity sheet • Infographics

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