Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize and name US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and match each coin to its value using visual supports and hands-on practice.
Recognizing coin faces and values is a foundational money skill, promoting independence in financial tasks. Visual supports and structured activities cater to non-verbal learners with autism and ADHD, building confidence and successful engagement in grocery shopping scenarios.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Coins
4 minutes
Step 3
Game: Coin Matching
5 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Review
3 minutes
Activity
Warm Up
Worksheet
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice adding coin values to match the prices of familiar items using visual supports and hands-on mats.
Combining coins to reach specific totals is key for real-world purchasing. Structured prompts and tactile activities support non-verbal learners with autism and ADHD in building confidence selecting correct coin combinations for grocery shopping.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introducing Prices
4 minutes
Step 3
Game: Coin Combination Challenge
5 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing and Preview
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will apply their coin recognition and addition skills to plan a simple grocery list within a set budget and select the correct coins to “purchase” their items.
Planning purchases within a budget reinforces real-world money management. This culminating project uses visual supports and hands-on practice to help non-verbal learners with autism and ADHD consolidate skills and gain independence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm Up
3 minutes
Step 2
Project Introduction
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Planning
5 minutes
Step 4
Independent Project
5 minutes
Step 5
Review and Celebrate
3 minutes
Project Guide
Rubric
Warm Up
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