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Count Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

Students expand their coin counting skills by adding dimes (10¢) to pennies and nickels. This worksheet introduces skip counting by 10s alongside 1s and 5s. Students learn to recognize and count three coin types, building confidence with larger amounts up to 99 cents. Perfect for developing mental math strategies and understanding place value in money.
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Prerequisites
Count Pennies and Nickels9 WS
Penny 1¢ Nickel 5¢ = _______
What to Do Next
Count All Four Coins9 WS
Penny 1¢ Nickel 5¢ Dime 10¢ Quarter 25¢ = _______

Practice Questions

  1. Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ = ?
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    33¢

  2. Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Nickel 5¢ = ?
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    39¢

  3. Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ = ?
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    40¢

  4. Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Dime 10¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ = ?
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    56¢

  5. Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Penny 1¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Nickel 5¢ Dime 10¢ = ?
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    37¢

Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan

Counting Money and Coin Values

Standards
2.MD.C.8
Printable Aids
Coin Value ChartPlay Money Cutouts
Teaching Notes

Encourage students to count larger coin values first. Emphasize skip counting strategies for dimes and nickels.

Vocabulary
Dime: A coin worth 10 cents.
Nickel: A coin worth 5 cents.
Penny: A coin worth 1 cent.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing coin values
  • Miscounting skip-counted groups
  • Not combining totals correctly
  • Overlooking individual pennies
Differentiation
SupportUse real coins; start with fewer coins.
ChallengeIntroduce quarters; create multiple ways to make an amount.
Discussion Questions
  • What is the fastest way to count these coins?
  • Why start counting with the dimes?
  • How is counting dimes like counting by tens?
  • Can you make the same amount with different coins?
Extension Activities
  • Sort coins by value.
  • Draw the coins.
  • Make coin rubbings.
Parent Tip

Give your child a mix of dimes, nickels, and pennies to count.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Money Sense

Grade Level

1-2

Skills Practiced
Counting coinsCoin identificationAdding multi digit numbers