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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Counting Money with Dimes and Other Coins
    Counting Money
    Counting Money with Dimes and Other Coins

    Practice counting money and finding the amount accurately using dimes and various other coins.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introduction to Money - Part 1
    Counting Money
    Introduction to Money - Part 1

    Explore the world of money in this interactive lesson. Understand different forms of currency, count coins, and learn about the value of saving.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Counting Money with Quarters and Other Coins
    Counting Money
    Counting Money with Quarters and Other Coins

    Master the skill of counting money and finding the amount with quarters and a variety of other coins.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Finding the Total Amount Using Different Bills
    Counting Money
    Finding the Total Amount Using Different Bills

    Develop the skill of calculating the total amount using various types of bills confidently.

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All Money Lesson Plans

  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for Pre-K: Pennies and Nickels
    Identify Coins
    Pennies and Nickels

    Explore the values and characteristics of the penny and nickel coins, building blocks of our monetary system.

    Pre-K
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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: More About Money
    Compare Money
    More About Money

    Explore coins and bills in this interactive lesson. Learn to identify, compare, and count money while discovering the value of different coins and bills.

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  • Add And Subtract Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Adding Money
    Add And Subtract Money
    Adding Money

    Practice adding different denominations of money to find total amounts in everyday scenarios.

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  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for Pre-K: Dimes and Quarters
    Identify Coins
    Dimes and Quarters

    Gain knowledge about the dime and quarter, and their respective values, expanding your understanding of currency.

    Pre-K
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  • Compare Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Count Money and Check Affordability
    Compare Money
    Count Money and Check Affordability

    Step into real-world math! Discover if your money can buy the items in your basket!

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  • Add And Subtract Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Subtracting Money
    Add And Subtract Money
    Subtracting Money

    Learn to subtract various amounts of money to determine how much is left after spending.

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  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Pennies and Nickels
    Identify Coins
    Introducing Pennies and Nickels

    Learn about pennies and nickels, their values, and how to use them in transactions.

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  • Compare Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Comparing Amount in Dollars
    Compare Money
    Comparing Amount in Dollars

    Boost your money sense! Learn to compare amounts and prices, making informed shopping decisions effortlessly.

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  • Add And Subtract Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Money Puzzles Find the Price
    Add And Subtract Money
    Money Puzzles: Find the Price

    Unravel money mysteries! Decode the price of items by using what we paid and the change we received.

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  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Dimes and Quarters
    Identify Coins
    Introducing Dimes and Quarters

    Discover the value of dimes and quarters, and learn how to identify and use them.

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  • Add And Subtract Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Money Riddles – Amount and Change
    Add And Subtract Money
    Money Riddles – Amount and Change

    Embark on a vacation shopping adventure with Oolzoo and dive into intriguing riddles about amounts and change!

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  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for 2: Recognizing Coins—Penny, Nickel, and Dime
    Identify Coins
    Recognizing Coins—Penny, Nickel, and Dime

    Embark on a fun financial journey! Master the concept of money and identify coins like pennies, nickels, and dimes!

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Dimes and Quarters - Part 1
    Counting Money
    Introducing Dimes and Quarters - Part 1

    Explore the world of dimes and quarters in this interactive math lesson!

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  • Add And Subtract Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Manage Money – Budget Shopping!
    Add And Subtract Money
    Manage Money – Budget Shopping!

    Unlock budget shopping secrets! Empower yourself to shop smarter and make the most of your money in this engaging class!

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  • Identify Coins Math Lesson Plan for 2: Recognizing Dollar Coins— Quarter, Half, and One Dollar
    Identify Coins
    Recognizing Dollar Coins— Quarter, Half, and One Dollar

    Boost your money savvy! Discover dollar coins—quarter, half, and one dollar—in this lively class.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Bills - Part 1
    Counting Money
    Introducing Bills - Part 1

    Explore the world of bills and coins in this interactive lesson. Learn to identify different denominations, count money, and understand their values.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Finding the Amount (Collection of Coins—Same Type)
    Counting Money
    Finding the Amount (Collection of Coins—Same Type)

    Enhance your counting skills! Use skip counting to find the total value of coins of the same type

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Finding the Amount (Collection of Bills—Same Type)
    Counting Money
    Finding the Amount (Collection of Bills—Same Type)

    Boost your money counting skills! Use skip counting to calculate the total value of bills of the same type.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Finding the Amount (Different Coins and Bills)
    Counting Money
    Finding the Amount (Different Coins and Bills)

    Master money counting! Use skip counting to find the total value of mixed collections of coins or bills.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Is There Enough Money?
    Counting Money
    Is There Enough Money?

    Let's enjoy financial fun! Learn to decide if the given coins or bills are enough to buy an item and calculate change.

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Compare Amount in Cents
    Counting Money
    Compare Amount in Cents

    Boost your money management skills! Learn to count and compare coin values effortlessly!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Make One Dollar with Coins of the Same Type
    Counting Money
    Make One Dollar with Coins of the Same Type

    Master the art of expressing a dollar using combinations of smaller coins in this fun and enagaging lesson!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Exchanging Coins for a Coin
    Counting Money
    Exchanging Coins for a Coin

    Elevate your coin exchange skills! Craft coin combinations to exchange for larger denominations!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Making Amounts in Cents
    Counting Money
    Making Amounts in Cents

    Unlock the ability to create specific amounts using coins, empowering you to make savvy shopping decisions with ease!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Exchanging Bills
    Counting Money
    Exchanging Bills

    Master the art of exchanging larger bills for smaller ones, enhancing your money-handling skills!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Making Amounts in Dollars
    Counting Money
    Making Amounts in Dollars

    Master making specific amounts with different bills and have fun with financial transactions!

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  • Counting Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Finding Amount
    Counting Money
    Finding Amount

    Master the skill of finding the value of different collections of coins and bills in this interactive math lesson. Explore skip counting, identification, and comparison to enhance your understanding of money concepts.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Bills
    Money
    Introducing Bills

    Get to know different types of bills, their values, and how to use them in transactions.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: Recognizing Bills
    Money
    Recognizing Bills

    Unlock the world of bills! Identify $1 to $100 denominations in this engaging session.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for Pre-K: Introduction to Money
    Money
    Introduction to Money

    Embark on a journey to understand the role and value of money, a fundamental aspect of modern societies.

    Pre-K
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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for Pre-K: Needs and Wants
    Money
    Needs and Wants

    Distinguish between essential needs and desired wants in everyday life, a crucial skill for financial literacy.

    Pre-K
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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 2: More on Making Amount
    Money
    More on Making Amount

    Explore advanced money skills with this interactive lesson. Learn to express one-dollar bills using different coins, make change using smaller bills, and find the fewest coins/bills needed to make a given amount.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Introducing Money
    Money
    Introducing Money

    Get introduced to the basics of money, its denominations, and its uses in everyday life.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for Pre-K: Spend, Save and Share
    Money
    Spend, Save and Share

    Learn the importance of budgeting and responsible money management, essential skills for financial well-being.

    Pre-K
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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Recognizing Bills (two-dollar, five-dollar and ten-dollar)
    Money
    Recognizing Bills (two-dollar, five-dollar and ten-dollar)

    Learn to recognize and identify two-dollar, five-dollar, and ten-dollar bills accurately.

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  • Money Math Lesson Plan for 1: Exchanging Money
    Money
    Exchanging Money

    Master the skills needed to exchange coins of different denominations accurately in various practical situations.

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Browse Our Comprehensive Collection of Money Lesson Plans for Teachers!

Welcome to SplashLearn's creatively designed money lesson plans for teachers. Find lessons aligned with the Common Core Standards, crafted with joy to help teachers deliver effective classes on essential money-related concepts taught in the elementary grades, such as identifying coins and bills, learning their values, counting money with different denominations, and more.

Learning about money and various denominations greatly impacts kids’ everyday lives. Elementary students need to understand the concept of currency, the official currency of the US, and its different denominators. They should feel confident working with coins and bills. That's why our team of math specialists has carefully designed engaging lesson plans that feature exciting activities and step-by-step instructions, ensuring a positive learning experience for kids.

Join us on this exciting journey to help children develop a deeper understanding of money concepts. Our money lesson plans will help teachers deliver impactful classes and streamline lesson preparation. Happy teaching!

Topics Covered in Money Lesson Plans across Different Grades

Let’s take a grade-wise overview of concepts covered under money lesson plans.
 

Lesson Plans

Concepts

Money Lesson Plans for 1st Graders

• Introduction to the concept of money and currency

• Introducing Coins

◦ Coins and their sides (heads and tails)

◦ Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters

◦ Counting a set of coins of the same or different kind

• Introducing Bills

◦ Identifying one-dollar bills

◦ Identifying $2, $5, and $10 bills

◦ Counting a set of bills of the same type

• Comparing Amounts

◦ Comparing and ordering different coins

◦ Comparing and ordering different bills

Money Lesson Plans for 2nd Graders

• Identifying coins and bills

• Finding the value of a group of the same coins

• Finding the value of a group of the same bills

• Finding the value of a group of different coins and bills

• Making one dollar

• Exchanging coins for a coin

• Making amount with cents

• Coins for one-dollar bill

• Making amounts using the fewest coins/bills


Benefits of Money Lesson Plans for Teachers

What Are the Best 5 Money Lesson Plans for Teachers?

Here are 5 well-crafted money lesson plans for elementary math teachers:

  1. Exploring and Understanding Currency
  2. Identifying Coins and Bills
  3. Identifying and Counting Dimes and Quarters
  4. Making a Given Amount Using Coins
  5. Finding the Total Amount with Coins and Bills
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