Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

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Counting Coins


Welcome to the wonderful world of coin counting! On this journey, we will discover different types of coins, learn their values, and practice counting them. It's a fun and easy way to understand money and its value.

What is money?

Before we start counting coins, let's first understand what money is. Money is what we use to buy things we need. Money can be in the form of bills and coins. In this lesson, we are going to focus on coins.

Types of coins

You will find some common coins at most places. Let's know about them:

  • Penny (1 cent) - The penny is the smallest coin. Its value is one cent. It can be written as 1¢.
  • Nickel (5 cents) - A nickel is worth five cents. It is five times the value of a penny. You can write it as 5¢.
  • Dime (10 cents) - A dime is worth ten cents, which is ten times the value of a penny. It can be written as 10¢.
  • Quarter (25 cents) - A quarter is worth twenty-five cents. It is twenty-five times the value of a penny or five nickels. It can be written as 25¢.

Money

1¢

The penny is a small, copper-colored coin. It's worth 1 cent. If you have 2 pennies, that makes 2¢, and if you have 3 pennies, that makes 3¢, and so on.

Out

5¢

The nickel is silver and is slightly larger than a penny. It is worth 5 cents. Two nickels are worth 10¢, which is the same as a dime.

Money

10¢

This coin is small and light. It is worth 10 cents. If you have 2 coins, you have 20¢.

Quarterly

25¢

The quarter is a large coin worth 25 cents. If you have 4 quarters, they make a dollar, which is 100¢.

Counting coins with examples

Let's practice counting coins with some examples. Remember, the goal is to figure out how much money you have in total.

Example: 3 pennies

    Coin 1: 1¢ Coin 2: 1¢ Coin 3: 1¢ Total: 1¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ = 3¢

So, 3 pennies are equal to 3 cents.

Example: 2 nickels and 1 penny

    Coin 1: 5¢ Coin 2: 5¢ Coin 3: 1¢ Total: 5¢ + 5¢ + 1¢ = 11¢

2 nickels and 1 penny equals 11 cents. This is easy because with nickels you count by 5s.

Example: 1 quarter, 1 dime, 2 pennies

    Coin 1: 25¢ (Quarter) Coin 2: 10¢ (Dime) Coin 3: 1¢ (Penny) Coin 4: 1¢ (Penny) Total: 25¢ + 10¢ + 1¢ + 1¢ = 37¢

When you put together a quarter, a dime, and two pennies, you have 37 cents. You start with the largest denomination and then add smaller coins.

Adding coins together

When adding coins, start with the coin with the highest value. This method will make it easier to reach the total amount.

Let's practice

Here's a fun way to practice adding coins:

  1. Take a handful of different coins.
  2. Separate them into groups: quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.
  3. Count how much of each thing you have.
  4. Start with the quarters, add them together.
  5. Add these ten paise coins to your total.
  6. Add nickel.
  7. Finish by adding the money.

Custom question

Practice makes perfect. Solve these questions to get better at counting coins:

  • How much are 2 dimes and 3 pennies?
  • If you have 3 quarters, 2 nickels, and 1 dime, what is the total value?
  • Find the sum of 1 penny, 1 nickel, and 1 quarter.
  • What is the value of 4 nickels and 2 dimes?

Answer the exercise

  • 2 dimes (20¢) and 3 pennies (3¢) = 20¢ + 3¢ = 23¢
  • 3 quarters (75¢), 2 nickels (10¢), and 1 dime (10¢) = 75¢ + 10¢ + 10¢ = 95¢
  • 1 penny (1¢), 1 nickel (5¢), and 1 quarter (25¢) = 1¢ + 5¢ + 25¢ = 31¢
  • 4 nickels (20¢) and 2 dimes (20¢) = 20¢ + 20¢ = 40¢

Conclusion

Counting coins is a useful skill in everyday life. Knowing the different types of coins and their values is helpful when you buy things or understand the change you'll get from a purchase. As you keep practicing, counting money will get easier and easier!


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