Coin Counting Fun: Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes!

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Lesson Description

Learn to count pennies, nickels, and dimes like a money expert! We'll practice counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s to find out how much money we have.

Video Resource

Grade 1: Saxon Math Lesson #114 Counting Dimes, Nickles, and Pennies (Canadian)

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Key Concepts

  • Value of a penny (1 cent)
  • Value of a nickel (5 cents)
  • Value of a dime (10 cents)
  • Counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s
  • Combining values of different coins

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify pennies, nickels, and dimes.
  • Students will be able to state the value of a penny, nickel, and dime.
  • Students will be able to count a group of pennies, nickels, and dimes.
  • Students will be able to determine the total value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they have a piggy bank or a special place to keep money. Show them real (or play) pennies, nickels, and dimes. Ask if they know the names of each coin. Explain that today they'll learn to count these coins.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "Grade 1: Saxon Math Lesson #114 Counting Dimes, Nickles, and Pennies (Canadian)". Encourage students to follow along and count with Mrs. Lawson.
  • Coin Identification and Value Review (5 mins)
    After the video, review the coins. Hold up each coin and ask, "What is this coin called?" and "How much is it worth?" Write the values on the board: Penny = 1 cent, Nickel = 5 cents, Dime = 10 cents.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    Model counting coins in different combinations. Start with easier combinations (e.g., 3 dimes, 2 nickels) and gradually increase the difficulty. Emphasize starting with the coin of greatest value and counting on. For example, for 3 dimes and 2 nickels: "10, 20, 30... 35, 40! We have 40 cents!"
  • Independent Practice (8 mins)
    Give each student a small bag of coins (pennies, nickels, and dimes). Have them count the coins and write down the total value on a piece of paper. Circulate to provide assistance as needed.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the main concepts. Ask students what they learned about counting coins today. Remind them to practice counting the money in their piggy banks!

Interactive Exercises

  • Coin Matching Game
    Create a matching game where students match pictures of coins to their values (e.g., picture of a dime matches with '10 cents').
  • Play Store
    Set up a simple 'store' with items priced in cents (e.g., a pencil for 15 cents). Students can use their coins to 'buy' the items.

Discussion Questions

  • Why is it helpful to start counting with the coin that is worth the most?
  • Can you think of a time when you've used money to buy something?
  • How are counting coins and counting by tens similar?

Skills Developed

  • Coin identification
  • Skip counting (by 1s, 5s, and 10s)
  • Addition
  • Problem-solving
  • Financial literacy

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which coin is worth 1 cent?

Correct Answer: Penny

Question 2:

Which coin is worth 5 cents?

Correct Answer: Nickel

Question 3:

Which coin is worth 10 cents?

Correct Answer: Dime

Question 4:

If you have 2 dimes, how much money do you have?

Correct Answer: 20 cents

Question 5:

If you have 3 nickels, how much money do you have?

Correct Answer: 15 cents

Question 6:

If you have 4 pennies, how much money do you have?

Correct Answer: 4 cents

Question 7:

Which is worth more, a nickel or a penny?

Correct Answer: Nickel

Question 8:

Which is worth more, a dime or a nickel?

Correct Answer: Dime

Question 9:

If you have 1 dime and 1 nickel, how much money do you have?

Correct Answer: 15 cents

Question 10:

Which of these is the smallest amount of money?

Correct Answer: 1 penny

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ________ is worth 1 cent.

Correct Answer: penny

Question 2:

A ________ is worth 5 cents.

Correct Answer: nickel

Question 3:

A ________ is worth 10 cents.

Correct Answer: dime

Question 4:

Counting nickels is like counting by ________.

Correct Answer: 5s

Question 5:

Counting dimes is like counting by ________.

Correct Answer: 10s

Question 6:

If you have 2 pennies, you have ________ cents.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 7:

If you have 2 nickels, you have ________ cents.

Correct Answer: 10

Question 8:

If you have 2 dimes, you have ________ cents.

Correct Answer: 20

Question 9:

1 dime and 1 penny equals ________ cents.

Correct Answer: 11

Question 10:

A nickel is worth more than a ________.

Correct Answer: penny

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.C.4:Add within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number, and adding a two-digit number and a multiple of 10, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. Understand that in adding two-digit numbers, one adds tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose a ten. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2). CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.

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