Money and Me
Money and Me is a free, 12-lesson teaching resource that introduces pupils aged 5-11 to how money and the economy works with the help of the Beano gang! The programme will help young people gain knowledge, skills and confidence they need to manage money now and in the future. The resources includes teacher guides, lesson plans, presentations, games and activities.
Money and Me explores a range of different topics from the history of money to contactless payments using familiar Beano characters such as Dennis, Minnie and Gnasher to make the content fun and engaging.
Key Stage 1
Lesson 1: All about money. Introducing money, symbols, change and values
Key Stage 2 (lower)
Lesson 2: What is money? Explaining the importance of money and currency
Lesson 3: What’s new with money? Introducing different methods of payment
Lesson 4: What can I do with money? Teaching the different things pupils can do with their money
Key Stage 2 (upper)
Lesson 5: Introduction to banking. Teaching what banks are and how they make money
Lesson 6: What is the Bank of England? Introducing the role of the Bank of England
Lesson 7: Why do prices change over time? Exploring supply and demand and their impact on price changes
Lesson 8: Why is money so important? Exploring money decisions and their impact
Lesson 9: Managing my money. Teaching how to successfully budget
Lesson 10: How can I keep my money safe? Understanding how to avoid scams
Lesson 11: What is debt? Understanding debt in all its forms
Lesson 12: Ethical spending. Explaining the importance of ethical spending
Money and Me is accredited by Young Money.
Visit the Home Learning Hub https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/home-learning-hub to find a selection of resources to help families and teachers who may wish to know more about the economy and the role of the central bank.
There are further resources suitable for older students who may be studying economics. More details at https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/home-learning-hub/post-16-economics-learning-resources
Contact the education team at education.programme@bankofengland.co.uk