Count money - up to $5

Learning Objectives Identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. State the value of each coin and a one-dollar bill. Count a group of the same type of coin. Count a mixed group of coins up to $1.00. Count a collection of coins and bills up to $5.00. Use the dollar ($) and cent (¢) signs correctly. Do you want to buy a yummy apple 🍎 or a cool toy car? 🚗 You need money! We will learn about coins and dollar bills. Knowing how to count money helps you buy things. It is a very important skill! Real-World Applications Buying a snack at the store 🥨 Saving money in your piggy bank 🐷 Paying for a new coloring book 🖍️ Using a vending machine for a treat 🍬

TermDefinitionExample Penny 🪙A copper coin worth 1 cent (1¢).If you have 3 pennies, you have 3 cents. NickelA silver coin worth 5 cents (5¢).A nickel is the same as 5 pennies. DimeA small silver coin worth 10 cents (10¢).A dime is the same as 10 pennies or 2 nickels. QuarterA large silver coin worth 25 cents (25¢).A quarter is the same as 25 pennies. Dollar Bill 💵A paper bill worth 100 cents ($1.00).One dollar can buy a small juice box. Cent Sign (¢)This little sign means we are counting cents.An apple might cost 50¢. Dollar Sign ($)This sign means we are counting dollars.A toy might cost $3.00.

Start Big, End Small Quarters → Dimes → Nickels → Pennies When counting mixed coins, always start with the coin that has the biggest value first. This makes counting easier! Total Value Addition Total ¢ = (Value of Coin 1) + (Value of Coin 2) + ... To find the total amount, you add the value of each coin together. Keep a running total in your head or on paper.