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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Cool Cookie Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the value of coins and make change from a dollar using different amounts. They are given story problems and use a fake shop in which they can buy things in which they have to determine how much change they would...
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Making Change with Dollars anc Cents

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders increase their knowledge of how to make change with dollars and cents by correctly identifying coins along with their values and then using coins to make an assigned amount which will be written on envelopes. They then...
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Fundraiser

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this money problems worksheet, students solve 4 story problems that pertain to buying merchandise and making change in a booth at a school fair.
Organizer
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Sort and Graph Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this sorting and graphing practice worksheet, students cut out the coin pictures, glue 1 in each of 4 columns, and color in the graph with the correct number of each of the coins shown.
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Math Review for Grade 3 (3.2)

For Teachers 3rd
For this math review for grade 3 (3.2)  worksheet, 3rd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format.
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Supermarket

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students watch demonstrations of 2 ways for people to check out at a supermarket based on today's technology. In this supermarket lesson plan, students conclude which method is faster and explain why.
Worksheet
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Making "Cents"

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins instructional activity, students use the table for coin values to solve the 4 money counting questions. Students enhance their coin counting skills.
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The Many Faces of Coins

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and discuss the designs on the circulating coins produced by the United States Mint. They read about the woman and child featured on the Golden Dollar. They compare and contrast coins using a Venn Diagram.
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Change Mixer

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use their abilities to recognize coins and their values in this game that focuses on locomotor skills (skip, slide, gallop, run, jump). This game also requires students to add coin values.
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discover the importance of economics through Shel Silverstein's poem Smart. Students are introduced to the concept of earning money and using money to purchase necessary items, after becoming familiar with U.S. money.
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Are You Money Smart?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners figure out and discuss the irony of this coin-centric poem. They also practice persuasive letter writing, and identify and count coin/money values.
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Check Out Your Change!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils examine a coin and write down details about the coin. They use appropriate tools and techniques to gather information. They employ logic to determine differences between the coins.
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Worth Their Weight

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students weigh various circulating coins in grams, and record their findings on a data chart for comparisons. They compare weights of coins and use subtraction of decimals to find the difference.
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Minting a New Mint

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore why the Founding Fathers felt it was necessary to have a solitary form of money used throughout the land. Students create their own money systems and have a class sale to simulate the confusion of multiple forms of...
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One for the Money

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders sort items as they are shown one at a time by the teacher. They attempt to identify the one physical trait the teacher is looking for (metal and not metal). After several objects have been shown and placed in groups, the...
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Money Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review coins and their values. In this coin recognition instructional activity, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's...
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Money Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of money. In this money lesson, students role play an economy. Students are divided into three categories- the money factory, construction workers, and the grocery store. Students work cooperatively to make...
Worksheet
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Max's Math Adventures: Beekman's Ice Cream Shop

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students read a rhyming poem, take notes in a provided space, then solve a coin puzzle problem based on information given in the poem.
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Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help students understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
Add different combinations of pennies, nickels, and dimes with this online game. You can see the percent of correct answers you have, as well as running totals of correct and incorrect answers.
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Ab Cya: Money Bingo

For Students 1st - 4th
Money BINGO is a fun and educational game for kids to practice counting money. BINGO grid size options and the ability to select difficulty (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and bills) make this activity good for kindergarten through...
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Aaa Math: Adding Nickels and Pennies

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
Use this interactive online game to find the sums of different combinations of pennies and nickels. The game keeps a running total of correct and incorrect answers, as well as the percent of correct answers.
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Aaa Math: Adding Dimes and Pennies

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Use this online game to add different combinations of dimes and pennies. The game keeps a percent score of your correct answers, as well as a running total of the number of your correct and incorrect answers.