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Curated OER

How To: Count Coins and Bills

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the names and values of different monetary denominations. For this money lesson, students examine the different combinations that money can be added in to find specified amounts. The students complete worksheets based...
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Lesson Plan
US Mint

Coin Connections

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Help young mathematicians make cents out of the US currency system with this two-part math lesson. Children first learn the names and values for each type of coin, before learning to count and compare the values of coins using the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hands On: Count Coins

For Students 2nd
In this money worksheet, student find the values of the coins in 6 word problems. They draw or use coins to help them determine the total amounts in each problem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Money Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore commerce by practicing monetary transactions. For this consumer math lesson, 2nd graders practice using math functions to add and subtract different amounts of money. Students identify the different monetary units...
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Use Money

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Give this to your second and third grade class to practice counting coins. There are six word problems given. Consider giving each learner a few dollars in coins to help kinesthetic learners. Also consider reviewing the word fewer before...
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Worksheet
Public Schools of North Carolina

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 1

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Keep the skills of your young mathematicians up-to-date with this series of newsletter worksheets. Offering a wide array of basic arithmetic, geometry, and problem solving exercises, this resource is a great way to develop the critical...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shopping

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students demonstrate how to count money through a simulated shopping experience. In this consumer math lesson, students read the book Just Shopping With Mom and count play money to illustrate how much the items in the book cost.
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Curated OER

Value Of Money

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students read the book "Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday," along with their teacher and take away coins as they follow along with the story. In this money and counting lesson, students get meaningful practice in the art of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Count Dimes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to count coins.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Count Nickels

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to count coins.
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App
Freecloud Design

Mathmateer

For Students K - 6th Standards
Three, two, one...liftoff! Elevate math skills to new heights while having a blast. A great resource that combines entertainment and education for children of all ages.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Coins

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students practice counting and adding or subtracting coins. The lesson includes many different selections of coin types and number of coins that you may configure and select. Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters are the coins used.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimating and Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners explore the concepts of estimating and rounding. In this estimating and rounding lesson, students play a game of tic-tac-toe. Learners pick items and must estimate their cost by rounding. Students estimate the costs of pretend...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stamping Coins

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners demonstrate that they can use a variety of coin combinations to make a single amount. They study all the ways to make 50 cents using coins using different coins.
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Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Sheep in a Shop

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
What do you think sheep might be able to barter when they don't have quite enough to buy a gift? Your pupils can find out this and much more during this lesson about Sheep in a Shop, spending, saving, and bartering.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting with Base - Ten Models

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Help your kids develop strategies for counting. In this base-ten lesson, learners use matching cards, base 10 blocks, and dry erase markers and boards to examine the base 10 counting system.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Coins

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify a quarter, dime, penny, nickel, and dime. They match the coin with it's monetary value, collect data on excel spreadsheet, and create a graph in Excel. Students participate in group activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feature column: Hands on Math With Technology

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young learners will view a math adventures video and practice math concepts.  Afterwards they will navigate through Internet sites to participate in teacher selected math adventures. This guide walks you through integrating technology...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Alexander Used to Be Rich

For Teachers K - 2nd
Reading Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, launches this lesson appropriate for children who recognize coins and have been introduced to coin values. Using addition and subtraction skills, the class tracks Alexander’s spending...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Count Dime and Pennies

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math practice worksheet, students use problem solving skills to solve 6 story problems that require them to count coins.
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Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

The Case of the Shrunken Allowance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
An allowance is an important thing! Make sure your kids know how to save and spend their own money. Using the book The Case of the Shrunken Allowance as a starting point, this plan covers income, spending and saving, counting, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Let's Count Money"

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars participate in an interactive Internet activity that allows them to practice counting money. Students can work independently or cooperatively as they "drag and drop" coins using a mouse.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Change

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Right on the Money

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners are introduced to coins and bills in American currency. After watching a video, they practice making the same amount of money out of different combinations of coins and bills. Using the internet, they discover how much each...