Year 1 Money Worksheets

Help your Year 1 children master the fundamental ideas related to money skills with our expert-made and engaging worksheets. These coin recognition money worksheets, carefully designed resources, will help you teach your 5-6 year old students to identify different coins and learn their values. Our engaging money activities are specifically designed to turn complex concepts into fun learning experiences. Your KS1 students will be able to build confidence handling real money through visual exercises and practical examples that connect to their everyday world.

Adding Money in Pounds and Pence

Coin Problems

Combining Coins (A)

Combining Coins (B)

Comparing Amounts of Money

Equal Amounts (A)

Equal Amounts (B)

Estimating Shopping Bills

Giving Change (A)

Giving Change (B)

Giving Change (C)

Making £1

Money Problems (B)

Pounds and Pence to Decimals

Recognising Coins - 1p, 2p, 5p & 10p

Recognising Coins - 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p & 50p

Recognising Money

Printable PDF Year 1 Money Worksheets with Answers

Download our comprehensive money worksheets in easy-to-use, printable PDF format right away!. Each of these money worksheets, year 1, includes detailed and separate answer sheets for quick and easy marking. Teachers and parents can print these resources instantly for classroom use or home learning. All of our worksheets provide structured practice that builds confidence with money handling skills.

What is the Basic Idea of Our Money Worksheets

Our money problems year 1 worksheets teach children to recognise and value different UK coins. Year 1 pupils learn about 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins. They start by identifying each coin before learning to count simple amounts. These foundational skills prepare children for more complex money work in later years.

What Are Included in Our Year 1 Money Worksheets

Our complete collection covers all essential money topics for Year 1 pupils:

• Coin Recognition - Identifying 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2 coins

• Coin Values - Learning what each coin is worth and matching coins to amounts

• Simple Counting - Adding up small amounts using the same type of coin

• Sorting Activities - Grouping coins by value and organising money collections

• Visual Exercises - Picture-based tasks showing real UK coins and notes

• Practical Problems - Simple shopping scenarios using familiar objects and prices

Why These Resources Are Important

Money worksheets teach vital life skills that children use every day. They help pupils understand the value of different coins and develop number recognition. Regular practice builds confidence when handling real money in shops and at home. These skills form the foundation for budgeting, saving, and mathematical thinking.

Real Life Uses of Money Skills

Counting money worksheets, year 1 skills, help children in many everyday situations:

• Shopping - Recognising coins when buying sweets, toys, or books from shops

• Pocket Money - Understanding how much money they have and what they can buy

• School Activities - Paying for school trips, dinners, or fundraising events accurately

• Playing Games - Using toy money in role-play shops and pretend businesses

• Helping Parents - Sorting coins, checking change, and learning about saving money

• Future Learning - Building skills needed for more advanced money work in Year 2