About This Lesson
Make learning about money exciting and hands-on with this Coin Identification Lesson Pack for 1st–2nd Grade! These engaging printable activities help young learners practice identifying, sorting, and counting U.S. coins — including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters — through fun, visual, and interactive tasks.
🌟 What’s Included:
✅ Coin Sorting Cut & Paste Worksheet ✂️ – Students cut out and sort coins into the correct categories to build recognition and fine motor skills. Perfect for independent work or math centers!
✅ Coin Identification Worksheet 🪙 – Learners match coin names and values, identify images, and distinguish between coin sizes and features. Great for assessments or quick reviews!
✅ I Spy Coins Worksheets 🔍 – A fun set of “spy and color” pages for each coin type, reinforcing visual recognition, counting, and observation skills.
✅ U.S. Coin Sorting Activity Mat 💵 – Students use this interactive mat to sort, count, and add coin values. Laminate for reuse during small group instruction or centers!
✅ Pictures of U.S. Currency Poster 🖼️ – A colorful classroom display featuring all U.S. coins and bills, perfect as a math reference chart or anchor wall poster.
🎯 Skills Covered:
- Coin identification and value recognition
- Counting and comparing money
- Visual discrimination
- Fine motor coordination
- Financial literacy foundations
✨ Perfect For:
- Math centers and stations 🧮
- Small group instruction 👩🏫
- Independent practice or homework 🏠
- Substitute plans or review activities 📚
💡 Teacher Tip: Print and laminate materials for long-term use! Mix and match activities to differentiate by ability level or use as a scaffolded money unit.
🌈 Make your money lessons engaging, visual, and fun with this Coin Identification Lesson Pack — perfect for growing financial confidence in young learners!
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