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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Money
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Money!

Introduction: Meet Penny the Penguin

🦙 Once upon a time in a chilly land of ice, there lived a cheerful penguin named Penny. Penny loved to slide on the ice and collect shiny coins! Each day, she would find a different type of coin and wonder about what she could buy with them.

Attention Grabber: Penny's Coin Collection

Today, we will help Penny gather her coins and learn all about money! How many different kinds of coins can you see?

• Penny's 1p Coins: Small and copper!
• Penny's 2p Coins: A little bigger and still copper!
• Penny's 5p Coin: Silver and shiny!
• Penny's 10p Coin: A bit bigger and shiny!
• Penny's 20p Coin: A special shape and still shiny!

Can you spot all these coins in your classroom?

Activity: Penny's Coin Challenge

Let's Play a Game!

1. Coin Hunt:

   • Look around the classroom and find someone with one of each type of penny coin.
   • Share what you think you could buy with these coins.

2. Draw Your Coins:

   • Grab your drawing materials and illustrate Penny’s favourite coins.
   • Don’t forget to name your drawing with the "price" of what you could buy!

Conclusion: Why Money Matters

Penny wants to buy things to make her day even better! Learning about money helps us understand what we can buy and how we can save. Let’s help Penny use her coins wisely!

Transition:

Now that we’ve met Penny and explored her coins, it’s time to dive deeper into how we can count, add, and use money just like she does! Are you ready for some fun with numbers? Let’s go! 🌟