KS1

This unit centres on Sue and her friend Mrs Goleska. When Mrs Goleska asks Sue to help her by taking some old things to the charity shop she doesn't realise she has put her son's army service medal in the bag too. This unit explores the sentimental and emotional value of objects and how some things are priceless because of the associations they hold.

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Hero or Zero KS1 Working Together

Letter for parents/carers outlining activities that can be done at home

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Hero or Zero KS1 Charity Shop Factsheet

Factsheet: Charity shops

Other family learning units in the series

Finders Keepers

This KS2 unit gives a range of opportunities for children to explore their values in relation to found money or property, the rights and wrongs of keeping such items and the law.

KS2

Do the Right Thing

This unit centres on Lily and the moral dilemmas she faces as she tries to be popular at school by bringing the 'best' donation for the charity auction event.

KS1

Costing the Earth

Children will explore how energy is used in the home and discover simple strategies to conserve energy.

KS1/2

I Want It!

This unit centres on Tara and her mother. Tara is now old enough to get some pocket money and to save up for things she may wish to buy.

KS1/2

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