🌱 Ages 5–7
Money Basics
Eighteen hands-on games to learn about coins, counting, saving, sharing and smart choices — plus 6 friendly guides best read with a grown-up.
6 friendly guides · New · May 2026
Six guides for the smallest money learners
Each is a short, friendly read (3-5 minutes) for ages 5-7. Designed for a grown-up to read aloud, or for an early reader to read with help. Mapped to the UK Curriculum Map. CC BY 4.0.
🪙 UK coins and notesAll 8 coins and 4 notes, what each is worth, with a sorting game.
🏪 What are shops?How buying works, what change is, the kinds of shops you see every day.
🫙 Saving in a jarWatch your money grow. Pick a goal. Wait for the jar to fill.
👷 What do grown-ups do for work?The many different jobs grown-ups do, and how they get paid.
❤️ Sharing moneyBirthday presents, helping a friend, giving to a charity.
📚 Money words to knowThe 20 most useful money words, each in one sentence.
Fresh mini-challenges every time
Shuffle three short practice cards for extra reps on coins, saving, shopping, and smart choices without resetting your stars.
Complete all 3 cards to finish this practice set.
Coin Spotter
Name each UK coin — colour, shape and size give clues
+1 ⭐
What coin is this?
Coin: 1 / 8 · Correct: 0
Coin Counter
Look at the pile of coins. How much is there?
+1 ⭐
Count the coins below.
Round: 1 / 5 · Correct: 0
Higher or Lower?
Tap the coin that's worth MORE
+1 ⭐ at 5 streak
Streak: 0 · Best: 0
Pennies to a Pound
Click coins to build up to exactly £1.00 (100p)
+1 ⭐ on £1
Total: 0p
Colour the Coin
Which metal is this coin? Copper, silver, or two-tone?
+1 ⭐
Coin: 1 / 6 · Correct: 0
Odd Coin Out
Three of these coins match. Which is the odd one out?
+1 ⭐
Round: 1 / 4 · Correct: 0
Savings Piggy Bank
Save up to buy your dream toy!
+1 ⭐ on goal
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Goal: Toy Robot — £2.00
💰 0p
0% saved
Need or Want?
Drag (or tap) each item into the right box
+1 ⭐ on complete
✅ Need
⭐ Want
My First Shop
You have £1.50. Spend it wisely — you can't overspend!
+1 ⭐ on first buy
💰 £1.50
Money Memory
Flip two cards. Match every pair to win.
+1 ⭐ when matched
Moves: 0 · Pairs: 0 / 6
Treasure Hunt Quiz
Answer money questions to fill the treasure chest
+1 ⭐ on full chest
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0 / 8 gold coins
Coin Rain
Coins are falling! Tap only the ones the target asks for
+1 ⭐ at 8 catches
Target: tap any coin
⏱️ 30s🎯 0 caught · 0 misses
Coin Snap!
Two cards flip up. Press SNAP if they're worth the same!
+1 ⭐ at 5 correct snaps
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Round: 1/12 · Correct snaps: 0 · Wrong: 0
Price Tag Match
Drag the right price onto each item
+1 ⭐ all correct
Coin Stack
Stack coins to hit the target value — exactly!
+1 ⭐ when exact
Target: £0.50
In your stack: 0p
Shopping Basket Challenge
Fill your basket with as much as you can — without going over budget
+1 ⭐ when 4+ items in budget
🧺 Budget left: £3.00Items: 0
Your basket is empty — tap items above to add them!
Piggy Race
Race a clever pig piggy! Pick the BIGGEST coin shown — first to £5 wins.
+1 ⭐ if you win
👧 You
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0p
🤖 Computer
🐽
0p
Tap the BIGGEST coin to add it to YOUR piggy: