If I Had £100

Child development / Drama games / If I had 100 pounds

If I Had £100 is a thoughtful speaking activity where children imagine how they could use money to help someone else.

By sharing their ideas and explaining their choices, they practice kindness, empathy, creative thinking and confident communication.

How to play

1. Introduce the question

Ask your child to close their eyes and imagine they have £100.

2. Think quietly

Encourage them to think about the kindest thing they could do with the money.

3. Model an example

Share your own idea first.

For example:

"I would buy warm coats for people who need them."

4. Share ideas

Ask your child what they would do with the money and encourage them to explain why.

5. Ask follow-up questions

Help your child develop their answer by asking questions such as:

"Who would that help?"
"Why did you choose that?"
"How do you think it would make them feel?"

6. Keep the conversation going

Think of another kind way the money could be used and compare your different ideas.

What it teaches

Kindness and empathy
Confidence speaking aloud
Creative thinking
Communication skills
Social awareness
Listening and respect

Variations to try

Change the amount - Try the game with £10, £50 or £1,000 and see how the ideas change.
Help someone you know - Imagine using the money to do something kind for a friend or family member.
Help your community - Think about how the money could help people, animals or places nearby.

Principal's notes

Children often come up with wonderfully thoughtful and imaginative ideas during this activity. Encourage them to explain why their idea would help someone. The exercise creates excellent opportunities for discussion about generosity, kindness, and caring for others.

Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform.