Sing a Song of Five Pence

Content Name

Sing a Song of Five Pence

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Description

Sing a Song of 5 Pence is an adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme. In this case the King is buying runner beans to make the queen a lovely dinner. The song explores money and change.

Curriculum

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 1

  Years:

  Year 1, Year 2

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics

  Topics:

  • Number - addition and subtraction
  • Measurement

  Programmes of Study:

  • add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including 0
  • find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money
  • recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value
  • solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7 = ? − 9

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