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Mixed Coins: Counting Collections

Money: Coins and Their Values

Day 83of 180
Week 17of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count mixed coin collections starting with largest value

2

Recognize and value pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters

3

Develop cheerful problem-solving skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 13:22

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.”

— Proverbs 13:22 (WEB)

Teaches stewardship and understanding of money's value

📦 Materials Needed

  • Coin manipulatives
  • Small jar or container
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous coin lessons and introduce mixed coin counting

💭 Review Question: What coins have we learned about so far?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate counting mixed coins, starting with largest value

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Always start with quarters (25¢)
  • Then count dimes (10¢)
  • Next count nickels (5¢)
  • Finally count pennies (1¢)
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do we start with quarters?
  • How can we make counting easier?
3Activity: Coin Jar Challenge (12 min)
game

Students practice counting mixed coin collections

📝 Instructions:
  1. Pour mixed coins into a clear jar
  2. Separate coins by type
  3. Count starting with quarters
  4. Record total amount
  5. Verify count with parent
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps sort coins first

Challenge: Time the coin counting for speed

4Closing (3 min)

Recap coin counting strategy

📝 Review Questions:
  • What's the biggest coin we count first?
  • How do we organize our coins?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Widow's Mite and giving

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning systematic counting strategies

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use patience during learning
  • Make counting feel like a fun game
  • Praise effort over perfect performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up coin values, losing track while counting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent starting with largest coins, accurate counting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a coin collection display
  • Practice counting with BibleMouse Printables Library worksheets

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