Counting coins worksheets
10 counting money problems with pennies, nickels and dimes (totals up to 50¢) · 1 page + answer key
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Ten groups of pennies, nickels and dimes, each worth up to 50¢, in mixed order. Leaving the coins unsorted is the point: children practice the real-world skill of grouping coins by kind before counting, instead of reading a ready-made sequence.
A good routine: circle all the dimes and count by 10s, then count on by 5s for nickels and 1s for pennies. If that's too much, turn on Sort coins largest first above. Add quarters with the main money worksheets, or practice making change once counting is solid.
Tips for using it
- Have your child cross off each coin as it's counted.
- Count dimes by 10s, nickels by 5s, pennies by 1s, always biggest first.
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Why is a dime worth more than a nickel if it's smaller?
Coin value isn't about size. A dime is worth 10 cents and a nickel 5 cents even though the dime is smaller; the coins on the sheet are drawn to real relative sizes so children notice this.
How can I make counting coins easier?
Turn on Sort coins largest first, or choose Pennies and nickels and a lower total.