L10 Different Coins

Year 2 Spring Term Measurement – Lesson 10: Different Coins Lesson Overview: In this Working Without Worksheets lesson, Year 2 pupils explore how the same total can be made using different combinations of coins . Building on their understanding of coin values and combining money, children practise counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s to find totals and discover that amounts such as 30p, 50p, or £1 can be made in multiple ways. Through hands-on exploration with coins, children develop flexibility in money calculations, deepen their fluency in addition, and build confidence in solving practical money problems. Misconceptions around coin size, over-reliance on 1p coins, or confusing pounds and pence are directly addressed. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Full lesson plan with objectives, teaching notes, and plenary guidance ✔ Animated teaching slides revisiting coin values and practising counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s ✔ Starter: Counting coins in multiples and exploring ways to make 10p, 50p, and £1 ✔ Teaching input: Model different coin combinations to make 30p, 50p, and £1 ✔ Main activity: – Children use real or play coins to find multiple combinations for set amounts – Record results in maths books and compare strategies with peers ✔ Challenge prompts: – Can you make £1 using just three coins? – What is the fewest number of coins you could use to make 30p? ✔ Guidance on addressing misconceptions about coin values and counting strategies ✔ Practical, hands-on, and worksheet-free learning Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ Builds money fluency by exploring multiple solutions for the same total ✔ Encourages flexible thinking and efficient strategies ✔ Practical, engaging activities children enjoy using real coins ✔ Tackles common misconceptions around coin value and size ✔ Fully aligned with Year 2 National Curriculum objectives and Working Without Worksheets pedagogy Curriculum Links (Year 2 Measurement, National Curriculum) This lesson helps children to: ✔ Recognise and use symbol