Free Money Word Mat | Foundation | HASS / Personal Development | BookFlik
Help your children build financial confidence with our engaging HASS / Personal Development money word mat eyfs core resource. Designed specifically for reception-aged learners, this vibrant printable supports the personal, social, emotional development and mathematics areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
By exploring this HASS / Personal Development money word mat eyfs core, children will familiarise themselves with essential vocabulary used in everyday shopping scenarios. The resource features clear illustrations of British coins and notes, including the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins, alongside common terms like spend, save, price, change, and total. This foundational knowledge helps children understand that money is a tool we use to exchange for goods, while encouraging discussions about needs versus wants.
Teachers can use this HASS / Personal Development money word mat eyfs core as a versatile classroom tool. It is perfect for setting up a role-play shop, supporting small group maths activities, or as a reference sheet during carpet time discussions about how we earn and spend money. Because it is differentiated for the expected standard, it provides just the right level of challenge to help children recognise denominations and begin to understand the value of coins in a real-world context.
Our resource aligns with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) by promoting understanding of the world and early mathematical mastery. It encourages children to talk about their experiences with money in a safe, guided way.
To test their understanding, try these five questions with your class:
1. Can you point to the smallest coin on the mat?
2. What do we call the money we get back after paying for an item?
3. Which coin is worth more, a 1p or a 10p?
4. If you have £1, can you buy something that costs £2?
5. Why do we save money in a piggy bank?
Download this resource today to bring financial literacy to life in your classroom.
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