Illustration of a pencil case with monetary symbols in it

Choose an age range to browse topics

5-8 years old
8-12 years old
12-16 years old
16-18 years old
The Climate Crew for the MoneySense Climate Savers assembly
Nov 21 Teachers Carousel1 UK

Thinking about the future money lesson plans

Picture of a boy cleaning a window

Lesson plan:

Where does money come from?

Pupils learn how earning and saving money can enable them to plan for their future.

Age: 5-8

Illustration showing a man holding a mobile phone, next to a boy and a dog

Lesson plan:

How can I keep my money safe?

Introduce pupils to the ways in which people can make sure their money is safe in the future.

Age: 8-12

Smashed front of a car

Lesson plan:

When might I need insurance?

Find out the role insurance can play in maintaining people's future financial and emotional security.

Age: 12-16

Mobile phone left on seat of a bus

Lesson plan:

How can I plan for the unexpected?

Students explore the importance of planning for the future and managing money in response to key life events.

Age: 16-18

Thinking about the future resources

Activity sheet for Why is it important to save money?

Activity sheet:

What should they do?

Help your pupils consider the choices two people must make to change their futures.

Age: 5-8

Interactive for How do I stay in control of my money?

Interactive:

What are the links between jobs and money?

Pupils discover different jobs, qualifications, and salaries they might need in the future.

Age: 8-12

Activity sheet for How can I plan for my retirement?

Activity sheet:

How can I plan for my retirement?

Students learn about different ways to plan for their future retirement.

Age: 12-16

Interactive for When might I need to borrow money?

Interactive:

When might I need to borrow money?

Pupils explore the decisions a young person needs to make at the start of their career.

Age: 16-18

Looking for something specific?

Browse our lesson plans, videos, activity sheets and more to find exactly what you need.

Resource finder

A student and a bank employee in a classroom

Book a classroom workshop

Find out everything you need to know about arranging a workshop for your class - now with video support from a bank employee volunteer.

Book a Workshop

 

Download your MoneySense topic map

Explore how our engaging classroom resources are linked to the curriculum.

Key stage 1 Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Key stage 5

Tell a teacher

Would you like to recommend the MoneySense programme to a teacher in another school? Send them an email.

Tell a teacher

Accredited and educationally robust

MoneySense is proud to have been awarded the Financial Education Quality Mark by Young Money. The programme is based on the Financial Education Planning Framework, and has been created with input from practising teachers to support the curriculum.

Teacher or bank employee volunteer? Don't forget to register or sign in to access the full MoneySense site

Register now

Close