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Count Pennies and Nickels ()

Students begin their money journey by counting pennies (1¢) and nickels (5¢). This foundational worksheet helps students recognize coin values and practice skip counting by 5s. Perfect for introducing money concepts with the two most common coins. Students learn to combine penny counting (by 1s) with nickel counting (by 5s) to find total amounts up to 50 cents.
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Lesson Plan

Counting Money and Coin Values

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

Introduce coin values and practice skip counting by fives. Emphasize combining penny and nickel counts.

Vocabulary
Penny: A coin worth 1 cent.
Nickel: A coin worth 5 cents.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing coin values
  • Miscounting groups of 5
  • Forgetting to add pennies
  • Inconsistent counting strategies
Differentiation
SupportUse real coins; count in small groups.
ChallengeIntroduce dimes; count higher amounts.
Discussion Questions
  • How do you quickly count nickels?
  • Why is skip counting helpful for money?
  • What strategy do you use to count all coins?
  • Can you make 25 cents with pennies and nickels?
Extension Activities
  • Sort coins by type.
  • Draw the coins.
  • Make coin rubbings.
Parent Tip

Give your child a few pennies and nickels to count.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Money and Financial Literacy

Grade Level

1-2

Skills Practiced
counting coinscoin identificationadding small numbers
Prerequisites
  • Counting to 100
  • Skip Counting
  • Counting by ones
  • Skip counting by fives
Next Steps
  • Making Change
  • Money Word Problems
  • Counting dimes and quarters
  • Comparing coin amounts
  • Making change
  • Count Dimes and Quarters
  • Count All Coins
  • Comparing Coin Values