Introducing money (Elementary, Mathematics)

First graders examine the coins nickels and pennies. In this math lesson, 1st graders compare the value of the two sets of coins and determine their value. Additionally, students explore counting sets of coins that have pennies and...

Money is always a source of interest for young mathematicians, so utilize their engagement by adding up coin values. For each set of coins (quarter, dime, nickel, and penny) scholars count up and write the total. The example has them...

Third graders review the values of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. They discuss how the different types of coins can equal the same amount. Students give examples of ways to make a given amount under $1.00. They explain what the...

Playing a game can be educational, pupils use this matching activity to identify coins and their values. This is a great way to have learners practice their money sense.

How much is a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter worth? Learners count and make various coin variations that equal a given denomination. Each slide contains images and explanations on how one should count coins to add them up.

Stace-face shows students how different coins relate to each other in the context of a dollar. She uses her handy cheat sheet to help her out. This video may be confusing for some students depending on their math competency level....

Students count money using only coins.  In this money lesson, students read Bennies Pennies, practice counting the pennies in the story and are then introduces to the different coins, penny, nickel, dime and quarter.  Students...

Challenge your students with this activity in which students use coins to answer subtraction questions. Using this 6 question worksheet, learners could practice identifying pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, and hone their subtraction...

In this counting dimes, nickels, and pennies activity, students review pictures of coins with their values, count money and write the total amounts, and use real money to show given amounts of change. Students write twelve answers.

In this counting coins instructional activity, students count up the quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies in each problem. Students complete seven problems.