Money Counting Adventure

Jade Hodge

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Money Counting Adventure

Teach members how to count money

This lesson introduces young learners to the concept of counting money using fake coins and bills. Through interactive games and activities, children will learn to identify different denominations and practice counting them. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for financial literacy, helping children understand the value of money and basic arithmetic skills.

Audience

5 & 6-year-olds

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Fake money and coins, Printable Money Cards, Counting Money Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about money and its uses in everyday life.
Show examples of real coins and bills, and introduce the fake money that will be used in the lesson.

Step 2

Money Identification Game

10 mins

Distribute fake coins and bills to each student.
Play a game where students have to identify the denomination of each coin and bill.
Encourage students to work in pairs to help each other.

Step 3

Counting Money Activity

10 mins

Hand out the Counting Money Worksheet.
Guide students through counting different combinations of coins and bills.
Use the Printable Money Cards to create different money scenarios for students to solve.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to count money.
Ask students to share what they learned and enjoyed about the lesson.
Collect feedback on the activities to improve future lessons.

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Worksheet

Printable Money Cards

These cards are used for creating different money scenarios for students to practice counting.

$1 Bill

$5 Bill

$10 Bill

$20 Bill

1 Cent Coin

5 Cent Coin

10 Cent Coin

25 Cent Coin

Worksheet

Counting Money Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice counting different combinations of coins and bills.

Count the total amount: 2 x $1 Bill, 3 x 5 Cent Coin

Add the value of the bills and coins together.

Count the total amount: 1 x $5 Bill, 2 x 10 Cent Coin

Add the value of the bill and coins together.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions guide a discussion about the uses and importance of money.

Why do we use money?

Discuss the concept of buying goods and services.

What are some things you can buy with money?

Encourage students to think about everyday items they see being purchased.