Penny Wise finds out about Borrowing and Saving

An attractive storybook format presents the challenges of 10 year old Penny Wise as an effective device to explain the issues around Borrowing and Saving. The accompanying teacher’s book provides supportive guidance and a series of clear and lively activities to develop children’s understanding of the topics.

The serious information in this resource is presented in a clear and concise manner that also manages to be easy and fun to read. The illustrations add to the value of the resource. The resource provides opportunities for individual, group and assisted learning. The letter to the parents not only informs them of the sensitive topics being covered but also gives them the opportunity to become involved - especially with homework. Pupil assessment is well catered for i.e. both teacher assessment and self assessment.