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? ๐Ÿค” Let's find one! Today we will be coin detectives! ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏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 ๐Ÿท Buying a small sticker at the store โœจ Finding a lucky coin on the sidewalk ๐Ÿ€ Using a gumball machine ๐Ÿฌ
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample DimeA dime is a small, silver coin.This tiny, shiny coin is a dime. ๐Ÿช™ CoinA coin is round, hard money.A penny, nickel, and dime are all coins. ๐Ÿ’ฐ SilverSilver is a shiny, gray color.A dime is silver, like a spoon. ๐Ÿฅ„ 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. ๐Ÿงบ
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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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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
Sam has a silver coin. It is smaller than a nickel and smaller than a quarter. What coin does Sam have? ๐Ÿง 
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? ๐Ÿฌ
A.brown penny
B.big quarter
C.medium nickel
D.small, silver dime

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