We are continuing to practice, practice, practice counting coins. This
week we used the Chromebook lab and this list on the blog to practice
with online interactive games. The students worked very hard. You can
access any of these learning games from home by clicking on the links.
The children already know their favorites!
1. Money Bingo
2. Enough Money
4. Feed the Dolphin
Another activity we did to was making words with a coin code. We used
this coin code to show coins that represent each letter. Then we would
spell words, match the coins, and count the amount. Students
even found the worth of their first and last names. Check out your child's page in their envelope to see
his/her hard work. Try out this activity at home. Who's name is worth
the most in your family?
Not only do we use computers and
ipads to practice counting coins, we also use manipulatives. One
example of a game the students love is called race to a quarter. This
is a game students can play at home. To play, you will need a di and
many pennies, nickels, and dimes. Players take turns rolling the di and
taking that many pennies. When students have enough pennies to trade
for a nickel, they can make the exchange. Further, when a player has
two nickels, he/she exchanges for a dime. Play continues until a
player gets a quarter. The game can be extended to race to a dollar.
Of course, the best way to practice counting coins...is to practice counting coins. The students love to use real money! First graders should be able to identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters and count amounts up to 25 cents. However, I find these students love a challenge. We have been counting MUCH higher than 25 cents.
A couple students went the extra mile with this activity and made a video to explain their thinking. Check this out!
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