Coin Recognition and Value Activity

Use the websites and activities below to create a lesson or lessons on coin recognition and coin value.

• Coin Recognition Video Clip - Use this to introduce coin recognition or after kids have learned to recognize coins to test their knowledge.
• AAAMath Coin Practice - Use the simple games at AAAMath to have students practice coin values and coin names.  Use either with whole class or as a center activity.
• US Mint for Kids - this website provides many possibilities for extension activities.  Learn about the 50 state coins (there are several lessons across subjects related to this topic), play coin games, find out how coins are made and more.
• Kidspiration Activities - Use the Coin Names template to practice grouping coins by name.  Use the How Much template to sort coins by value.
• VectorKids Coin Recognition - count the value of coins - learn coin recognition and counting patterns