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Matching Coin Game
Objective
Content Standards
K.CC.3, K.CC.4a, K.CC.4b,
K.CC.4c, K.CC.5, K.CC.6,
K.OA.4, K.MD.3
Whole Group
Small Group
Partners
Center
Compare numbers of coins. [Number and Numeration Goal 6]
Consider the likelihood of outcomes on a toss of a money cube. [Data and Chance Goal 3]
Recognize and match pictures of coins with actual coins. [Measurement and Reference Frames Goal 2]
Identify coin features and begin to use coin names. [Measurement and Reference Frames Goal 2]
Terms to Use match, penny, nickel, dime, coins, most, least
Materials Home Link Master (Math Masters, p. 10); Teaching Aid Master (Math Masters, p. 104) or coin
stickers; a collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes; several eight-cup muffin tins, egg cartons or other
sorting trays; several one-inch cubes
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SMP2, SMP3, SMP6, SMP7
To promote coin recognition using a game.
Key Concepts and Skills
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Mathematical Practices
Core Activities
► Playing the Matching Coin Game
(Math Masters, p. 104)
Place a collection of coins and several money cubes and sorting trays in the Math Center.
Show children how to roll the money cube, find the corresponding coin, and then put the
coin in the correct section of their trays. After several rounds, children can compare how
many of each type of coin they have. The winner can be the child with the most dimes,
or the least pennies, or some other agreed-upon goal. Many children will enjoy solitary
play by rolling the cube and collecting and sorting coins.
NOTE To provide practice ordering sets of objects according to quantity, you may wish to have children order
sets of each coin from the most to the least or from the least to the most.
Planning Tip Use the coins
from Math Masters, page 104, or
coin stickers to label the cubes.
Make sure that both sides of a
penny and dime are represented
on the cubes. For nickels (and
later, quarters) you might want to
use two pictures of the heads side
(no tails) to avoid problems with
multiple versions of the tails sides
of these coins. Discuss these
variations with children.
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Once children understand the game, have them examine their cubes and discuss
whether they are more or less likely to roll one type of coin than another. (Each cube
gives two chances of rolling each coin: all outcomes are equally likely.)
Date
Coins
Place the game in the Math Center for free play. As the year progresses, create cubes
and trays that include quarters. (Note that this will change the chances of rolling one
coin or another, since some coins will be represented only once on the cube and others
twice. Some children will be interested in thinking about this.)
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(Math Masters, p. 10)
Children continue their exploration of coins at home.
► Exploring Ten Frames (Revisit Activity 1 16, p. 73C; Math Masters, pp. 103A–103B)
Give each child or pair of children a set of ten-frame cards (Math Masters, pp. 103A–103B)
to do one or more of the activities suggested on page 73D. For example, you might have
them say the number represented on each card and identify how many more to make 10.
Or, they can choose a card and say two numbers, one that comes right before and one that
comes right after the number shown on the card. Invite children to think of other activities
to do with the cards.
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Teaching Options
Date
Coin Detective
Children will learn about coins and their values by handling them, sorting them, matching
them, helping you pay for items, and collecting change. Look for opportunities for your child
to help you handle and use real money. Allow your child to empty a coin purse, search your
pockets, or look under the couch cushions to find coins at home. Have him or her practice
matching and sorting the coins, taking care to notice both sides of the coins.
Be a Coin Detective! Draw a picture of all the
coins you find around your house.
ELL SUPPORT
► Sorting Coins
(Center Activity Cards, 7)
Sort the coins. Count how many of each type of
coin you have. Write the number for each type
of coin.
ART CONNECTION
► Making Coin Rubbings
Children can use paper and unwrapped crayons to make crayon rubbings of coins.
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Activity 2 8 Matching Coin Game
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Math Masters, p. 10
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Children may benefit from sorting a collection of coins to focus on coin attributes and
differences among coins (see Activity 1-6, page 56). Display and label each of the coins
in the classroom for reference.