Change detectives

Age:

5-7

Topic:

Mastering money

Duration:

1 hour+

Subjects:

Numeracy

Format:

Challenge

Media type:

PPTX

Key skills:

Problem solving

Teamwork

Listening

Practise adding up total costs, calculating correct change and spotting the mistakes with this fun challenge to help build essential money skills.

Challenges are versatile resources. They’re split into levels to break the task up depending on the time available or the needs of your young people.  Ideal for lessons, class projects, careers days, calendar moments like Entrepreneurship Week or as a skills-building activity.

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This resource is part of our How money works learning plan

Understanding how money works is crucial for using it successfully. From knowing the value of each coin to calculating the correct change, these are real-world skills everyone needs.

See learning plan

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Topic

Mastering money

Subject

Numeracy

Key Skills

Problem solving
Teamwork

Age
5-7 years
Duration
30-45 mins
Media Type
PDF