· Grade 2 lesson · 2 min read
Lesson: Counting Money (Grade 2)
Start with the coin worth the most. Then count on.
Meet the coins
| Coin | Worth |
|---|---|
| Penny | 1 cent (1¢) |
| Nickel | 5 cents (5¢) |
| Dime | 10 cents (10¢) |
| Quarter | 25 cents (25¢) |
Big is not always more. A small dime (10¢) is worth more than a big nickel (5¢).
Let's count these coins
We have 1 quarter, 2 dimes, 1 nickel and 3 pennies. Line them up from most to least. Then count on.
The last number is the answer: 53¢.
Writing money
53 cents can be written two ways:
- 53¢
- $0.53
With the $ sign, the dot comes before the cents. One dollar and 5 cents is $1.05.
Your turn
How much is 3 dimes, 1 nickel and 4 pennies?
Count on: 10, 20, 30 … 35 … 36, 37, 38, 39¢.
Play shop at home
Put real coins on the table. Write prices on small toys. Let your child "buy" them and count out the coins.
Practice
Try the Counting Money worksheets. Next, try Making Change.