L10 Different Coins

Year 2 Spring Term Measurement – Lesson 10: Different Coins Lesson Overview: In this Working Without Worksheets lesson, Year 2 pupils explore how the same total can be made using different combinations of coins. Building on their understanding of coin values and combining money, children practise counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s to find totals and discover that amounts such as 30p, 50p, or £1 can be made in multiple ways. Through hands-on exploration with coins, children develop flexibility in money calculations, deepen their fluency in addition, and build confidence in solving practical money problems. Misconceptions around coin size, over-reliance on 1p coins, or confusing pounds and pence are directly addressed. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Full lesson plan with objectives, teaching notes, and plenary guidance ✔ Animated teaching slides revisiting coin values and practising counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s ✔ Starter: Counting coins in multiples and exploring ways to make 10p, 50p, and £1 ✔ Teaching input: Model different coin combinations to make 30p, 50p, and £1 ✔ Main activity: – Children use real or play coins to find multiple combinations for set amounts – Record results in maths books and compare strategies with peers ✔ Challenge prompts: – Can you make £1 using just three coins? – What is the fewest number of coins you could use to make 30p? ✔ Guidance on addressing misconceptions about coin values and counting strategies ✔ Practical, hands-on, and worksheet-free learning Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ Builds money fluency by exploring multiple solutions for the same total ✔ Encourages flexible thinking and efficient strategies ✔ Practical, engaging activities children enjoy using real coins ✔ Tackles common misconceptions around coin value and size ✔ Fully aligned with Year 2 National Curriculum objectives and Working Without Worksheets pedagogy Curriculum Links (Year 2 Measurement, National Curriculum) This lesson helps children to: ✔ Recognise and use symbol