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Counting Coins

Money Basics

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and count different types of coins

2

Understand the value of different coins

3

Practice simple coin combinations

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 13:11

“Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”

— Proverbs 13:11 (WEB)

Learning to carefully count and manage money is important

📦 Materials Needed

  • Real or play coins
  • Money sorting mat
  • Coin chart
  • Pennies
  • Nickels
  • Dimes
  • Quarters
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show a collection of coins. Ask them to look closely and notice the different sizes and colors.

💭 Review Question: What coins do you remember from our last lesson?
2Teaching (7 min)

Review coin values: penny (1¢), nickel (5¢), dime (10¢), quarter (25¢). Show how these coins can be combined to make different amounts.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Coins have different values
  • Some coins are worth more than others
  • We can add coins together
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many pennies make a nickel?
  • What coin is the biggest?
  • Which coin is worth the most?
3Activity: Coin Counting Challenge (6 min)
hands-on

Students practice counting and sorting coins on their money mat.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out coins on the mat
  2. Sort coins by type
  3. Count how many of each coin you have
  4. Try to make different coin combinations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use only pennies and nickels

Challenge: Create specific coin combinations like 35¢

4Closing (2 min)

Recap what we learned about coins and their values

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about coins today?
  • Which coin is your favorite?
  • How can we be careful with money?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us to be wise with the gifts You give us. Help us learn to use money carefully. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about buying and selling things!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:9

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

— Proverbs 3:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Coin Value Song

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are learning basic money concepts and coin recognition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real coins when possible
  • Make learning fun and interactive
  • Encourage hands-on exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between coin values and remembering their worth

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to sort and count coins accurately

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a coin rubbings art project
  • Play store with toy cash register
  • Make a piggy bank at home

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