Looking After Money
Keeping money safe; not losing coins or notes; understanding that money has real value and should be treated carefully; basic money responsibility
What a learner can do afterwards
- Describe at least two ways to keep money safe (purse, wallet, money box, giving to a grown-up)
- Explain why it matters if you lose money
- Show that they treat real coins and notes carefully rather than leaving them lying around
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Money is real. It can buy things you like. If you lose it, it is gone.
Ben got two coins from his gran. He put them straight into his money box. Now they are safe.
Keep money safe. Use a purse, a wallet, or a money box. You can also give it to a grown-up to hold.
If you drop money, it can get lost. Someone else might pick it up. Then you cannot buy what you wanted.
Money has value, so keep it safe and don't lose it.
More to read
Keeping Money Safe at the Bank
Long ago, people did not trust banks. Some banks were not fair. Sometimes a bank would close and people lost their money. So people hid money under the bed. But hiding money at home is not safe. It can get lost. Someone can take it. A fire or a flood can ruin it. A bank is a safe place to keep money. Grown ups can put money in a bank and it stays there until they need it. The bank keeps the money locked up.
Ways to Save Money
Saving means putting money away to use later. You can drop coins into a piggy bank at home. Grown ups can save money in a bank. When money is saved, it stays safe. It can even grow a little bit over time. Saving is a good habit. You can save some money and still spend a little. Then you have money ready when you really need something.
How to Spot a Pretend Note
Some money is not real. It is a pretend note. Hold the note up to the light. Most real notes have a thin strip hidden inside the paper. It runs up and down the note. The strip is inside the paper, not printed on top. If you are not sure, ask a grown up to look. Only use real money, and take care of it.
Be Gentle With Old Coins
Some old coins are special. They can be worth a lot. If a coin is very old, do not scrub it. Scrubbing can hurt the coin and make it worth less. Ask a grown up before you clean any old coin. Touch coins gently. Keep them in a safe spot, like a box or a small bag.
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