Mathematics
Kindergarten
10 min
Identify dimes
Learn to recognize dimes
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Point to a dime in a group of coins.
Say the word 'dime'.
Describe a dime as small and silver.
Identify the person on the front of a dime.
Sort dimes from pennies and quarters.
Feel the bumpy edge of a dime.
Have you ever seen a tiny, shiny silver coin? ๐ค Let's find one!
Today we will be coin detectives! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ We will learn all about a special coin called a dime. It helps us buy small things like gumballs.
Real-World Applications
Putting money in a piggy bank ๐ท
Buying a small sticker at the store โจ
Finding a lucky coin on the sidewalk ๐
Using a gumball machine ๐ฌ
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
DimeA dime is a small, silver coin.This tiny, shiny coin is a dime. ๐ช
CoinA coin is round, hard money.A penny, nickel, and dime are all coins. ๐ฐ
SilverSilver is a shiny, gray color.A dime is silver, like a spoon. ๐ฅ
SmallestSmallest means it is the littlest one.The dime is the smallest coin we use. It's smaller than a penny.
EdgeThe edge is the side of the coin.A dime's edge has little bumps on it. Feel them!
SortTo sort means to put things in groups.Let's sort! Put all the dimes in one pile. ๐งบ
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Core Formulas
The Size Clue
Dime = Smallest Coin
If you see many coins, the dime is the tiniest one.
The Color Clue
Dime = Silver Color
Look for the shiny, silver color. It is not brown like a penny.
The Edge Clue
Dime Edge = Bumpy
Rub your finger on the side. A dime has little ridges or bumps.
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Challenging
Sam has a silver coin. It is smaller than a nickel and smaller than a quarter. What coin does Sam have? ๐ง
A.penny
B.dime
C.big button
D.quarter
Challenging
Look at the shadows of four coins. Which shadow belongs to a dime? โ๏ธ [Image shows four black circles of different sizes, labeled A, B, C, D, corresponding to a dime, nickel, penny, and quarter]
A.The smallest shadow
B.The biggest shadow
C.The medium shadow
D.The brown shadow
Challenging
A candy machine only takes dimes. Which coin should you put in? ๐ฌ
A.brown penny
B.big quarter
C.medium nickel
D.small, silver dime
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