Learning about money can be quite a challenge for a lot of children so plenty of practise is required in the very basics of adding coins together and figuring out how much change you are owed in a shop.

These are vital life skills so it is important that the children are exposed as much as possible to real life situations when using the coins. Here are some pictures of the children working hard in pairs to add coins together, using their whiteboards as a welcome support. You will see how the children use a variety of methods so as to reach their given amount.