🪙 Count Money: Pennies, Nickels & Dimes
Browse 12 🪙 Count Money: Pennies, Nickels & Dimes worksheets for Grade 2 Math. These Counting Money worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- Count the coins to find the total amount: ?
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26¢
- What is the total value of these coins? ?
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17¢
- How much money is shown? ?
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21¢
- Count the total value of these coins: ?
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12¢
- How many cents are shown below? ?
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23¢
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Teaching Notes
Teach students to sort coins by value (dimes, then nickels, then pennies) and count from highest to lowest. Emphasize skip counting for dimes and nickels to build efficiency.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Miscounting when switching between coin values.
- Forgetting to add the pennies last.
- Confusing coin values (e.g., nickel for dime).
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- Why is it helpful to count the largest coins first?
- What strategies do you use to count mixed coins?
- If you had only pennies, how would you make 25 cents?
- How is counting money similar to skip counting?
Extension Activities
- Make coin rubbings.
- Count mixed coin sets.
- Play store with play money.
Parent Tip
Have your child sort and count coins from your change.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Financial Literacy
Estimated Time
15 minutes