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...

Learners practice developing budgets. In this financial awareness lesson plan, students read The Monster Money Book and list ways the characters saved money in the story. Learners plan a budget and demonstrate how to look for bargains...

Students define what constitutes a nutritious meal, the price of a healthy meal, and understand that some people can't afford healthy meals. In this healthy meals lesson, students estimate and research the cost of a nutritious meal, add...

In this dividing by two word problem worksheet, learners use pictures and mental math to problem solve. Students solve six problems.

Pupils solve Halloween word problems to work on their math skills. For this Halloween lesson plans, students solve problems involving candy, costumes, money, kids, and more.

Students create a personal budget. In this financial planning lesson, students create a budget using income data and identify ways to save a portion of money for donations.

Whether it's counting marbles, flowers, or playing cards, small objects can add up to great sums. Learners work six story problems to practice addition to 100. Some regrouping is required, along with distinguishing useful from irrelevant...

Second graders access prior knowledge of addition and subtraction using two-digit numbers and calculate easily with them. In this three-digit addition lesson, 2nd graders learn to add and subtract three-digit numbers with and without...

Learners examine concept of time, and explore difference between analog and digital clocks; students make art project to represent time and create a time-story problem and solution.

Learners complete various small group activities to classify items and determine the types of combinations that can be made with these items. In the second lesson, students create menus for a restaurant to help them gain money sense and...

Students develop mathematical skills using measurement in the form of weight. They also perform calculations to find cost and strengthen estimation skills while comparing the actual price. The context for the lesson is in the industry of...

Pupils will explore numbers rules. They will create a picture of their rule and exchange their paper with a classmate. The classmate works to figure out the rule. They then share with each other how they found the rule. Questions are...

Learners complete a worksheet in which they determine ways of using coins to make the value of $1.00.

In this adding to 50 worksheet, students use math models to help them add the numbers in the word problems. Students practice adding to 50.

Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.

In this addition worksheet, students use counters on a large drawing of a lady bug to help them answer 4 fill in the blank addition problems. Student then draw spots on each side of 4 different lady bugs and then answer 4 fill in the...

You got some money, and you're not afraid to use it. Before you can use that money, you need to know what it's worth. Included is a set of activity instructions that will help your visually impaired learners indentify coins. Pupils...

Teach one-to-one correspondence, fine motor, and counting skills to your learners with visual disabilities. Included are a set of activity suggestions, which are useful when teaching a variety of different early math skills. Braille,...

Do you remember the days when a cup of coffee cost five cents? At A.W. Dennett restaurant in 1894, you could buy a five-cent cup of coffee and as well as a five-cent slice of pie to accompany it. The menu from that year is a primary...

Second graders practice comparing numeric money amounts.

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.

Students examine and decide on a service-learning project to perform. They design and execute posters that advertise the project using geometric shapes.

Students collect pennies to donate to charity and calculate the number of pennies.  For this penny counting lesson, students group pennies in tens and count how many dollars and cents they have.  Students read a book about...

Second graders recognize and compare the value of pennies, nickels, and dimes. They review counting pennies, nickels, and dimes.