Main Subject Area: Mathematics
Duration of Lesson: 45 minutes
Additional Subject Area Standard(s):
Students will match coins to different amounts.
Precut shapes with different numeric values (1, 5, 10, 15, etc.) – these should be the same shapes used in the lesson “Stamping Coins”
Blank precut shapes (these should be the same shapes used in the lesson “Mixing Coins”) for each student
1 large die-cut shape for the class (this should be the same shape used in the lesson “Stamping Coins”)
Coins Used in Lesson:
Grade Level(s): K-2
2. Model the game for the students. They will take turns matching the appropriate shapes (listing coin values) to those with numerical values listed on them. When students are successful, they win a blank shape for their collection.
3. Monitor the students to see if they are counting correctly.
4. Students can write their name on and decorate the blank shapes in their collection.
5. Create a bulletin board within or outside of the classroom that relates to the story read at the beginning of this unit. It should be covered with the students decorated shapes and could be titled, “For Sale!”
Assessment / Evaluation:
Differentiated Learning Options: