What to do with this activity?

Children get a sense of the value of money when they are given a little responsibility to spend money. It's a good idea to give them a small amount of pocket money each week. They can learn to save up for an item they really want. Buying something you've saved up for is satisfying, and they can feel proud of themselves. 

Give your child the experience of paying for items, for example in the local shop, or let your child pay the bus fare. This will help them to recognise the different coins, and they'll learn to add them up to the right amount.

Have a look at Ulster Bank's Money Sense website - it has suggested activities and online games for kids of primary school age with the aim of helping them make sense of money.