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L1 Recognise, Sort and Order Coins and Notes

An engaging Year 3 Money lesson introducing UK coins and notes through practical sorting, matching and ordering activities. Includes interactive teaching slides, discussion prompts, assessment opportunities and teacher guidance to support understanding of pounds, pence and the value of money.

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Help your Year 3 pupils build confidence with recognising, naming and ordering British coins and notes with this engaging Money Lesson 1: Coins and Notes resource. Designed to support the Year 3 Summer Money unit, this practical lesson encourages children to explore the value of UK currency through hands-on activities rather than relying on worksheets. Children revise their knowledge of pounds and pence, identify all current UK coins and notes, and develop their understanding that different combinations of coins and notes can be used to make amounts. Through sorting, matching and ordering activities, pupils compare values, discuss common misconceptions and strengthen their understanding of money in meaningful real-life contexts. The lesson includes interactive teaching slides, a practical cut-and-stick activity, discussion prompts, assessment opportunities and guidance for supporting learners who need additional scaffolding. It also highlights common misconceptions, such as assuming larger coins are always worth more or confusing pounds with pence. Ideal for whole-class teaching, this resource aligns with the Year 3 National Curriculum objective to add and subtract amounts of money using both pounds (£) and pence (p) in practical contexts. It is perfect for teachers looking for an engaging, low-preparation maths lesson that develops financial literacy alongside mathematical reasoning. What's included: Interactive teaching presentation Practical matching and ordering activity Discussion and reasoning opportunities Key questions and assessment guidance Common misconceptions to address Teacher notes and lesson structure Perfect for: Year 3 Money Coins and notes Pounds and pence British currency Practical maths lessons Financial literacy KS2 maths Summer term planningRead more

Help your Year 3 pupils build confidence with recognising, naming and ordering British coins and notes with this engaging Money Lesson 1: Coins and Notes resource. Designed to support the Year 3 Summer Money unit, this practical lesson encourages children to explore the value of UK currency through hands-on activities rather than relying on worksheets. Children revise their knowledge of pounds and pence, identify all current UK coins and notes, and develop their understanding that different combinations of coins and notes can be used to make amounts. Through sorting, matching and ordering activities, pupils compare values, discuss common misconceptions and strengthen their understanding of money in meaningful real-life contexts. The lesson includes interactive teaching slides, a practical cut-and-stick activity, discussion prompts, assessment opportunities and guidance for supporting learners who need additional scaffolding. It also highlights common misconceptions, such as assuming larger coins are always worth more or confusing pounds with pence. Ideal for whole-class teaching, this resource aligns with the Year 3 National Curriculum objective to add and subtract amounts of money using both pounds (£) and pence (p) in practical contexts. It is perfect for teachers looking for an engaging, low-preparation maths lesson that develops financial literacy alongside mathematical reasoning. What's included: Interactive teaching presentation Practical matching and ordering activity Discussion and reasoning opportunities Key questions and assessment guidance Common misconceptions to address Teacher notes and lesson structure Perfect for: Year 3 Money Coins and notes Pounds and pence British currency Practical maths lessons Financial literacy KS2 maths Summer term planning

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Working Without Worksheets, Year 310 numbered lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · you are hereRecognise, Sort and Order Coins and Notes
  2. Lesson 2Recognise the Minute Hand and Count in 5s
  3. Lesson 3Spring Order Numbers up to 1,000
  4. Lesson 4Count in Multiples of 100
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