Counting Coins

Thematic UnitKindergarte

n Amy Chapman

Unit Overview•Grade Level: Kindergarten•Main Subject: Math– Number & Numeration– Measurement & Reference Frames

• Length of Unit: 4 weeks•Number of Lessons: 6– Each with additional extension activities

• Source: Everyday Math

Integrated Subjects•Art•Social Studies•Reading•Writing•Dramatic Play

Long Term Learning GoalsFor each U.S. coin (penny, nickel, dime,

quarter), students will be able to identify and know values for each. This unit is foundation

for further development of the understanding of currency and the relationship of coins to

dollars.

Lesson Breakdown• Lesson 1: Pennies• Lesson 2: Nickels• Lesson 3: Dimes• Lesson 4: Coin Exchanges• Lesson 5: Introduction of the Quarter• Lesson 6: Classroom Town

Sample ObjectiveLesson One:

Given an illustration of a penny, students will be able to accurately identify both the name and value.

Technology•Document Camera•Online EM Games

Family Interaction•Penny Snacks•Family Coin Jar Chart

Additional Activities• Dramatic Play Practice:

– In “work choice time”, create a play store where students can practice playing with pennies and nickels. • Comparing Coins by Feel:

– Put coins in a Feely Box, and children must guess, by touch only, which coin it is.

• Games:– Money Cube Game– Penny-Nickel Exchange– Penny-Nickel-Dime Exchange– Money Conversion Dice Game– Money Grid

• Make Exchange Chart

– Each child makes a coin exchange chart using stamps.

• Ongoing Coin Calendar:– Create a giant coin chart that correlates with calendar and unit; a visual representation of the value of

coins, and relationships between penny to nickel, nickel to dime, etc. It will help highlight the pattern coin values.

Coin Calendar

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AssessmentsSample Assessment Sheet