Lesson Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Mathematics Lessons: Counting on Coins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson plan for coin identification is aimed at Kindergarten and First Grade. Lots of activities, suggestions and other resources are also available.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Value of Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Use this interactive game to match the value of a coin with the name of the coin. The game lets you know when you answer an item correctly. Scroll down to view the game.
Activity
Other

Teaching Heart: Money Poems

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Memorize these poems to help you remember which US coin is which, and how much each coin is worth. There are several fun poems for each coin.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Coin Identification

For Teachers K - 1st
Two very basic coin identification activities and a teacher lesson plan are available at this website. These activities may require an explanation before primary age students can use them.