Teach Year 1 Money Skills This Summer Term with Engaging, High-Quality Resources
Get your pupils confident in recognising and using money with our carefully designed Year 1 summer term maths resources. As part of the curriculum for the final term, pupils develop an understanding of different coins and notes while building fluency in counting in twos, fives, and tens. Our practical and engaging resources help bring money to life, providing meaningful ways for pupils to explore its value and use in everyday contexts.
Recognising and Understanding the Value of Money
By the summer term, pupils are ready to apply their number skills to real-world maths, and money is the perfect topic to support this. Our resources help pupils to:
- Recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes
- Compare and order money amounts using pictures, real-life images, and practical activities
- Sort and match coins based on value to build familiarity with different denominations
With engaging and child-friendly resources alongside hands-on activities, pupils will develop confidence in recognising money and understanding how it is used in everyday life.
Counting in Multiples of Twos, Fives, and Tens
By this stage in Year 1, pupils have been introduced to counting in twos, fives, and tens, and money provides an excellent real-world application for this skill. Our resources offer structured practice in:
- Counting coins in steps of two, five, and ten
- Recognising patterns in number sequences
- Using number lines, arrays, and grouping to count efficiently
By applying these counting skills to money, pupils develop fluency and confidence in handling different amounts.
Practical and Engaging Learning for the Summer Term
The summer term is an ideal time for pupils to explore money in a practical, engaging way. Our resources encourage an interactive approach to learning, helping pupils to:
- Use real or printed coins to explore values and comparisons
- Match, sort, and order money amounts with visual prompts
- Solve simple problems involving adding coins in twos, fives, and tens
These activities link learning to real-life experiences, making money concepts more meaningful and memorable for pupils.
Developing Mathematical Vocabulary and Understanding
As pupils approach the end of Year 1, they should be able to confidently describe and discuss money using the correct mathematical vocabulary. Our resources support the use of key terms such as:
- Penny, pence, pound, note, coin
- More than, less than, equal to
- Total, value, count in twos, fives, tens
Through structured activities and problem-solving tasks, pupils develop the confidence to talk about money and apply their learning in different contexts.
Designed for Easy Classroom Use
Our summer term money resources are designed to fit easily into your teaching, whether you’re introducing money for the first time or reinforcing counting skills. We provide:
- Clear, engaging teaching slides for whole-class discussions
- Differentiated worksheets to support pupils at different ability levels
- Practical hands-on activities to make learning money relevant and enjoyable
- Counting challenges to build fluency and confidence
With a focus on clear visuals, step-by-step progression, and meaningful practice, our resources help pupils master key money concepts effectively as they prepare for Year 2.
Why Choose Our Year 1 Summer Term Money Resources?
- Age-appropriate and engaging – designed to capture pupils’ interest and support learning
- Aligned with national curriculum objectives – ensuring full coverage of key money skills
- Practical and interactive – making abstract concepts more accessible
- Perfect for summer term – designed to build on prior knowledge and prepare pupils for Year 2
By using our Year 1 money resources, you can help pupils develop essential skills in recognising, counting, and understanding money, setting them up for future financial awareness and numeracy success. Explore our full range today and support your pupils in mastering money skills in the summer term with engaging, effective materials.
