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Counting Mixed Coins

Money Introduction

Day 139of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Count dimes by tens

2

Count pennies by ones

3

Combine different coin values

4

Develop careful listening and following directions

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 13:11

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

— Proverbs 13:11 (WEB)

Teaches the value of careful counting and honest work with money

📦 Materials Needed

  • Play coins (pennies and dimes)
  • Coin sorting tray
  • Small cup or container
  • BibleMouse Math Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse math adventure! Let's review what we learned about dimes and pennies yesterday.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me a dime? What makes it different from a penny?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll learn how to count mixed coins by using a special method. We'll count dimes first, then add our pennies!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Dimes are worth 10 cents each
  • Pennies are worth 1 cent each
  • We'll count dimes by tens, then add pennies one by one
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many dimes do you see?
  • Can you count by tens?
3Activity: Coin Counting Challenge (10 min)
hands-on

Students will practice counting mixed coins using the BibleMouse sorting tray

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out mixed coins on the tray
  2. Count dimes first by tens (10, 20, 30...)
  3. Then count remaining pennies by ones
  4. Write total on BibleMouse worksheet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer coins, help with counting

Challenge: Add nickels or create more complex coin combinations

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review our coin counting skills!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about counting coins?
  • How do dimes and pennies work together?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play in our BibleMouse Classroom Store and practice using our new coin counting skills!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic coin value and counting strategies

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use patient, encouraging language
  • Help child count slowly and carefully
  • Celebrate small successes
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up coin values, losing count, getting frustrated

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent counting, understanding tens and ones

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a coin collection jar at home
  • Play store with real coins under supervision
  • Sing BibleMouse coin counting song

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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