Pocket Money Day Level 9-11

Pocket Money Day is a realistic and heart-warming story that explores how children can earn and manage pocket money. Josh and his sister help around the house by walking the dog, setting the table, and cleaning up. Their consistent effort is rewarded with pocket money, some of which they choose to save and some to spend. Through everyday experiences, this book introduces key financial literacy concepts like saving, earning, and budgeting. The text supports language development with blends like kn and pl, and short vowel sounds in jobs, pocket, and shopping. The illustrations further support understanding by showing the family's actions and interactions. This story encourages responsibility and thoughtful money management in young readers.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates real-life applications of earning and saving money
• Builds economic vocabulary through familiar family activities
• Supports comprehension strategies such as making connections
• Reinforces the concept of value and goal-oriented saving

Classroom Ideas:

• Chart different ways students can earn money at home
• Create a simple weekly job roster and pocket money tracker
• Discuss saving goals and ways to split money into spend/save/share
• Role play scenarios about how to manage small amounts of money

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 5+
• Dimensions: 210mm x 199mm
• Safe, durable binding and child-friendly paper
• Ideal for individual or group reading