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Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters

Money Basics

Day 147of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify four common types of coins

2

Understand the value of different coins

3

Recognize coins by their appearance and names

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 13:11

“Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by labor increases it.”

— Proverbs 13:11 (WEB)

Learning to value and respect money as a gift from God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Real or play coins
  • Money sorting mat
  • Coin identification chart
  • Magnifying glass
  • Coin collection tray
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show a collection of coins. Ask them to look carefully and share what they notice.

💭 Review Question: What different shapes and colors do you see in these coins?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce each coin type with its name, color, and value. Use a visual chart to help students learn.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Pennies are copper-colored and worth 1 cent
  • Nickels are silver-colored and worth 5 cents
  • Dimes are small and silver, worth 10 cents
  • Quarters are larger silver coins worth 25 cents
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What color is a penny?
  • How big is a quarter?
  • Can you tell me how much a nickel is worth?
3Activity: Coin Sorting Adventure (8 min)
hands-on

Students will sort and identify coins on a special sorting mat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a collection of coins
  2. Provide a sorting mat with coin outlines
  3. Ask students to match coins to correct spots
  4. Help students count and identify each coin
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer coin types

Challenge: Add coin value addition challenges

4Closing (2 min)

Review what we learned about coins today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What coins did we learn about?
  • Which coin is worth the most?
  • What color is a penny?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn about the money You provide. Help us be good helpers and use money wisely.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn how to count our coins!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:9

“Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase.”

— Proverbs 3:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Coin Memory Match

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic coin identification and value

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real coins when possible
  • Make learning fun and interactive
  • Encourage careful handling of coins
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar-looking coins

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to name and sort coins correctly

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a coin rubbing art project
  • Play store with play money
  • Make a coin collection book

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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