Curated OER
More! A Lesson on Comparing
Students practice counting and comparing objects. In this math instructional activity, students view a Count on It! episode. Students examine the value of what they are counting. Students estimate number in groups of...
Curated OER
Texas Quarter Drawing
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and
quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose
one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
How Many Ways?
Students estimate the amount of money they have in groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes. In this money lesson plan, students then count up the amounts they have and exchange money amounts.
Curated OER
It's In Your Pocket
Students examine federal powers. In this U.S. Constitution instructional activity, students explore the powers of Congress to coin money. Students also study the meaning of the symbols on U.S. coins.
Curated OER
For Sale!
Students review same type (denomination) coin sets, and build same type coin sets equaling fifty cents.
Curated OER
50 State Quarter Game
Students, using their knowledge of place value and number sense, play this counting game in small groups, or as a whole class, to see who be the first person to reach 50 cents.
Curated OER
Give Me Five, Cents That Is
Students explore coins, especially the nickel, through a toy cash register, worksheet, and paper nickels.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson Plan: Money, Money, Money
It all about money! Explore the concept of money in this real-world, unit plan. A collection of six lessons where learners practice skills such as coin identification, mental math, menu math, making change, math operations with coins,...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Let's Find Out About Money
In this multisensory activity, students will learn the characteristics of each coin (penny, nickel, dime and quarter) and the value for each type of coin. Students will learn record observational data, learn a song, recite a poem, and...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Coin Values and Names
Three games are offered on this site to help students review the values and names of coins.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Coin Box
Learn how to count, collect, exchange, and make change for coins by manipulating coins using an array representation.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Counting Coins Worksheet
Generate a worksheet that shows different amounts of coins. Students will count the coins and write the total amount of money shown. The option is given to show the answers.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Mathematics Lessons: Counting on Coins
This lesson plan for coin identification is aimed at Kindergarten and First Grade. Lots of activities, suggestions and other resources are also available.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Coins for Candy
An interactive lesson helps students identify, compare, and learn the value of coins including pennies, nickels, and dimes.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies
Students can practice adding coins using the interactive games and practice exercises provided on this site.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Dimes and Pennies
Three timed games are offered on this site to help students practice counting dimes and pennies.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Nickels and Pennies
This site offers practice in adding nickels and pennies. Three timed games are provided to test students' understanding of the skill.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Show Me the Money
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews values of coins and coin combinations.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Is There Enough? Values Under Thirty Cents
Count the coins and decide whether you have enough money to buy the object. Money value is less than thirty cents. There are ten random questions.
NumberNut
Number Nut: More or Less: Comparing Values Less Than Thirty Cents
Compare two groups of coins and determine which group is worth more or less than the other. Money values are less than thirty cents. Words, not inequality signs, are used to compare the values. Score is kept as you go through activity.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Adding Money Under One Dollar
Find the total value of the coins and add to the dollar amount shown. There are ten random questions. This activity helps students to recognize coins.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Coin Names and Values
Students can choose three different games to review the names and values of coins.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Is There Enough Money to Buy the Object?
Count the number of coins and determine if there is enough money to buy the object. Money value is less than one dollar. There are ten random questions.