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‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’ is often given in response to a child’s ‘I want’ demands. Having read *Ed and Bunny Earn Some Money*, these activities will offer children opportunities to discuss where money comes from and help them begin to understand that money is a limited resource they will learn to manage. The activity asks pupils to help Ed and Bunny plan a day out using the money they have saved up, working out how much the trip will cost and what they could do on their budget.

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Earn Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the Related Resources section.

This activity will offer children the opportunity to discuss where money comes from and help them begin to understand that money is a limited resource they will learn to manage. The activity asks pupils to help Ed and Bunny plan a day out using the money they have saved up, working out how much the trip will cost and what they could do on their budget.

Introduction

Managing risks and emotions associated with money: Saving money

Managing risks and emotions associated with money: Keeping money safe

Being a critical consumer: Choices about saving and spending

This book covers the following themes from the Young Money Financial Education Planning Framework

I know I can save my money to use later instead of spending it all now.

I can make a simple plan for my saving and spending choices and stick to it.

I can choose a safe place to keep my money e.g., money box, purse.

This book covers the following learning objectives from the Young Money Financial Education Planning Framework

Downloadable Activity

Teacher

A day out with Ed and Bunny

Themes

Learning objectives

Bring children's learning to life as they join Ed and Bunny on an adventure to learn all about about money. 

This storybook is available online as an eBook and also to order. It covers themes such as earning money, saving and spending.

*Ed and Bunny Earn Some Money is published by Scholastic (2021) – text and illustration © Matt Carr.*


Storybook

Ed and Bunny Earn Some Money

Bring children's learning to life as they join Ed and Bunny on an adventure to learn all about money. 

This storybook is available online as an eBook and also to order. It covers themes such as using money, keeping track of money and needs and wants.

*Ed and Bunny Spend Some Money is published by Scholastic (2021) – text and illustration © Matt Carr.*

Ed and Bunny Spend Some Money

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Earn Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the related resources section.

In this activity, children will create their own Money Tree and then decide how they would spend the money Ed and Bunny earned in different situations. This activity will help your child learn about where money comes from and encourage them to think about how to manage their money and the feelings that they might encounter as they do so.

A day out with Ed and Bunny - Home Activity

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Spend Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the related resources section.

In this activity, children will be given a budget to help choose a gift for Bunny to give Ed. The activity helps to reinforce lessons learnt in the book, showing that they will need to plan ahead and help them begin to understand that they may not always have the budget for something they really want.

Help Bunny buy a gift

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Spend Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the related resources section.

In this activity, children will be given a budget to choose a gift, either in real life or in a play scenario. The activity helps to reinforce lessons learnt in the book, showing that they will need to plan ahead and help them begin to understand that they may not always have the budget for something they really want.

Help Bunny buy a gift - Home Activity

Bring children's learning to life as they join Ed and Bunny on an adventure to learn all about money and sustainability, in the third storybook of the series about learning that our own needs and wants may be different to those of other people and understanding the important role money plays in our lives. 

*Ed and Bunny Raise Some Money is published by Scholastic (2021) – text and illustration © Matt Carr.*


Ed and Bunny Raise Some Money

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Continue children's financial education journey with Ed and Bunny as they pay Mrs Mole for items on their shopping list. Using skills such as recognising, understanding and choosing the correct value of coins will support your child to learn how to handle money in every day life.

*Created together with Orchard Toys, this game is suitable for ages 4-7. *

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Game

Ed and Bunny Go Shopping

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Raise Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the related resources section.

Helping others is an important aspect of a child’s upbringing and financial education. This activity encourages children to look beyond themselves and reminds them of their connections to other people. They will learn that we all have different needs and that others may rely on our help to meet their needs.

Save & Share with Ed & Bunny

This activity follows on from *Ed and Bunny Raise Some Money* and should be completed after reading the storybook, which is available as an eBook in the related resources section.

Ed and Bunny’s money-raising efforts have helped their school do their bit for the environment and now the school will save money using their free energy. Their teacher, Mrs Fox, said that simple things could also help. This activity will help your child learn ways in which they can help their planet and how these simple things are closely linked to saving money at home. Giving your child the opportunity to make choices about how these savings might be used allows them to practice making important money decisions.

A day out with Ed and Bunny

Introduction

Themes

Learning objectives

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