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Why We Save

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners discover how to save money. In this financial planning lesson plan, students read the story Spend or Save? and discuss ways to save money. Learners choose a character from the story and write about a financial decision they had...
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Penny, Nickel, Dime

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this money worksheet, students play a game with a pair of dice involving the arithmetic operations of addition and subtraction. Students interact with pennies, nickels and dimes.
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First Grade Mathematics Quiz

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math quiz activity, student complete multiple choice problems about money, shapes, patterns, and more. Students complete 15 problems total.
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Quarters

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this quarters worksheet, students read about quarters and their value, then write con amounts of given sets and complete a cost/change activity.
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Spelling Payment (Elementary, Mathematics)

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners practice spelling words and earn points (Each spelling word is assigned a value.) for each one spelled correctly. They keep track of money earned and may purchase items at the end of the month.
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Money: Pay the Correct Amount

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this money instructional activity, students look at a group of coins and circle the amount that adds up to a number given next to the grouping. Coins used are pennies.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students collect pennies to donate to Kiwanis International for their international effort to buy salt for children's bone development. They calculate the amount of money donated, calculate how many children will receive salt, and write...
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Probability or Ability?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
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Addition with Pennies

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this penny addition worksheet, students add pictures of sets of coins, writing the total shown beside each set., 9 problems total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Penny, Nickel, Dime

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders recognize and compare the value of pennies, nickels, and dimes. They review counting pennies, nickels, and dimes.
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Coin Puzzles

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this coin puzzle worksheet, students match a picture of the front and back of each coin to the correct amount in cents. For example, there is a picture of the back of a penny, and students match that piece to the puzzle piece...
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Operations Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Young scholars do a collection of activities which deal with operations on integers and fractions.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 2nd
Critical thinking skills are important for students to develop. This activity has students answer word problems involving money. While only a short review of this concept, with only four questions, it could be augmented with additional...
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International Festival: France

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies lesson, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Young scholars pronounce several phrases in...
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Changes In Change

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research the changes in change over time. Students choose one coin to research and trace in history. Students graph out a time line on their coins. Students present their time lines to the class.
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Can You Measure Up?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars use technology to visit websites where they play interactive games, gather information to complete activity sheets, and complete online projects. One lesson using 'Inch By Inch' by Leo Lionni, takes students to an...
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Teaching Fundamental Movement

For Teachers K - 6th
Students perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
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Imaginary Wealth and a Magazine Article

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young scholars explore economics by writing a fictitious news article. In this personal wealth lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which the year is 2025 and they must write an article about their extremely wealthy...
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Agriculture Counts

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students understand the importance of counting in their lives.In this counting lesson plan, students participate in a counting agricultural goods activity. Students complete worksheets and understand why counting is important in...
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Multiplication and Money

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this multiplication and money worksheet, students multiply to determine the total amount of coins shown. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Math Lesson Study Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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Math--Recognizing and Matching Numbers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this recognizing and matching numbers worksheet, students draw a circle around the bunnies from each hutch and then draw a line from the bunnies to the hutches to show where they belong. Students fill in the missing numbers in 5...
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Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders show combinations for $1.00. In this dollar combinations instructional activity, 2nd graders use nickels, dimes, and quarters to model and count combinations equaling $1.00.
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Math/Technology: Coin Combos

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify coin combinations needed to purchase items under a dollar. Using Kidspiration, they demonstrate three ways to purchase a pizza slice for 96 cents and choose an item which cost less than a dollar for other to...