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Year 2 Maths Autumn Block 3

Autumn Block 3: Measurement – Money

Teach money confidently with this Year 2 money unit, aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps for Autumn Block 3. This block covers recognising coins and notes, counting money in pounds and pence, making amounts, comparing values, finding totals and calculating change.

Pupils start by counting money in pence, pounds and mixed amounts, then move into practical problem-solving, including finding the difference, finding change and solving two-step money problems. Lessons include clear modelling and structured progression, helping pupils build fluency with money while developing real-life maths skills.

Every lesson includes planning, interactive slides, practical activities and Year 2 money worksheets. If you are looking for a money worksheet year 2 or a full White Rose-aligned unit with Year 2 money worksheets PDF downloads, this block provides everything you need in one place.

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View Small Steps and Curriculum Objectives

Week 10

  • Count money in pence
  • Count money in pounds
  • Count money in pounds and pence
  • Make an amount of money
  • Make the same amount

Week 11

  • Compare money
  • Find the total
  • Find the difference
  • Find change
  • Solve two-step money problems

National Curriculum Objectives

  • Recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p)
  • Combine amounts to make a particular value
  • Find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money
  • Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change

Year 2 money worksheets and teaching resources

Looking for a high-quality money worksheet year 2 pack that follows the White Rose sequence? This Year 2 money unit is fully aligned with White Rose Maths Autumn Block 3 and includes everything you need to teach money effectively, including planning, interactive slides and Year 2 money worksheets PDF downloads.

Across the block, pupils learn to recognise coins and notes, count money in pence and pounds, and work confidently with mixed amounts. They practise making amounts, finding different combinations, comparing values, and solving real-life money problems. The unit also includes structured lessons for finding totals, finding the difference, and calculating change, supporting pupils to calculate with money Year 2 with accuracy and confidence.

What’s included in this Year 2 money unit?

This unit includes a full sequence of lessons with practical activities and differentiated resources, making it ideal for whole-class teaching, intervention groups, or consolidation tasks. It also works well for money homework Year 2 and revision because the worksheets are clear, structured and easy to use.

  • Year 2 money worksheets (differentiated to support all learners)
  • Interactive teaching slides with clear modelling for each small step
  • Structured planning and guidance linked to the White Rose small steps
  • Practical activities for making amounts and exploring coin combinations
  • Money word problems and reasoning tasks to apply learning in context
  • Challenges involving totals, differences and finding change

Includes money word problems and two-step money problems

Pupils complete a range of money problems Year 2, including money word problems Year 2 and two-step problems. These tasks help children apply addition and subtraction in a practical context, including adding money Year 2 and giving change.

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