Mathematics
Kindergarten
10 min
Identify pennies
Learn to recognize pennies
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Visually identify a penny from a group of coins.
State the name 'penny'.
State the value 'one cent'.
Describe the color of a penny as brown.
Identify the 'heads' (front) side of a penny.
Identify the 'tails' (back) side of a penny.
Count a small group of 1-5 pennies.
Have you ever found a shiny, brown coin? 🪙 Let's learn its name!
Today, we will learn all about a special coin. It is called a penny. Pennies are worth one cent! ☝️
Real-World Applications
Putting pennies in your piggy bank 🐷.
Buying one piece of candy 🍬.
Finding a penny on the ground for good luck ✨.
Counting your pennies to see how many you have.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PennyA penny is a brown coin. 🟤This is a penny: 🪙. It is not silver.
CentA cent tells us what a penny is worth.One penny is worth one cent.
ValueValue is how much money something is.A penny's value is 1 cent.
HeadsHeads is the front of the penny. It has a person on it.This side with the face is called heads. 👨
TailsTails is the back of the penny. It has a building on it.This side with the building is called tails. 🏛️
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Core Formulas
Penny Value Rule
1 \text{ Penny} = 1 \text{ Cent}
Every single penny you see is always worth one cent.
Counting Pennies Rule
\text{Penny} + \text{Penny} + \text{Penny} = 3 \text{ Cents}
To find how many cents you have, count each penny one by one. 1, 2, 3!
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Challenging
Maya wants to buy a sticker that costs 4 cents. She has 4 pennies. Does she have enough money? 🛍️
A.Yes
B.No
C.She needs more
D.She needs a dime
Challenging
Which group of coins is worth the same as 5 pennies? [Image of 1 dime, 1 nickel, 2 quarters, 3 pennies]
A.1 dime
B.1 nickel
C.2 quarters
D.3 pennies
Challenging
What comes next in the pattern? Penny, Penny, Dime, Penny, Penny, ___? 🪙🪙⚪️🪙🪙___?
A.Penny
B.Quarter
C.Dime
D.Nickel
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