I've got a couple of grade levels working on counting coins right now, so I came up with this little workstation activity that combines coin counting and problem solving. I would have the students record their work in their math journals so you can check for understanding, and be sure to put some play money in the workstation to support the kiddos! Click here to grab your copy.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! My goal is always to make no-fuss stuff! Teachers have too much to do to spend a lot of time prepping a workstation.
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DeleteThese are great, and challenging! I really had to stop, and think about a few of these! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love introducing problem solving whenever I can, so thanks for that compliment, Quiana! The kiddos should definitely have play money to help support this workstation.
DeleteI am happy to leave you "happy dance" comments in exchange for the outstanding math activities you create on a daily basis. I truly look forward to receiving your updates...you're a real asset to this community.
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DeleteThank you for sharing this activity! I was trying to think of something to do with my money center that would be different and this fits the bill (no pun intended!)!
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Teaching Special Kids
Thanks, Mary! The kiddos could even make their own "missing coins" cards--I bet they'd love that. :)
DeleteI printed these for my second grade daughter, but might use them with my high Kinder kids....As usual, I am pinning your link. I am always drawn to your awesome ideas!
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DeleteThanks for the great activities. This activity was perfect, since we are working on money right now. I put this activity in my math centers today. The students enjoyed the new activity and were challenged by it.
ReplyDeleteOh, good! Love challenging the kids. Thanks for leaving a comment. :)
DeleteThanks -- this is fantastic! We just finished up adding on using coins in first grade, and are moving into a unit on addition and subtraction (including missing addends). We are using this as a connection/extension along with the Thanksgiving missing addend freebie. Your work is always so timely! (...or perhaps this just shows how connected mathematics can be!)
ReplyDeleteOne thing: the circles were a little confusing for some students as they look the same size as a penny or dime, but could also represent a nickel. I changed them to boxes with question marks, and the students used our coin stickers to complete it.
Thanks again for all you do!
Hey, Jenna! I think you hit the nail on the head--it's ALL connected. :)
DeleteI like the idea of the box instead of the circle. I actually thought about the circles when I made it. I thought about making the circles the same size as the coin to give a little extra support, but in the end I just went with a generic circle. Coin stickers...excellent!
This is exactly what I'll need when I teach money! Thank you!!
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www.landoflearning.wordpress.com
My pleasure, Shibahn! :)
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Michelle
Thanks so much for such a neat comment, Michelle! We math lovers (grammar?) need to stick together!
DeleteThank you for all of your fabulous freebies! I am a first year 2nd grade teacher and I always find so much wonderful and useful stuff on your blog! Thank you thank you thank you for making my life just a little bit easier!!
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www.secondgradeparadise.blogspot.com
Best of luck to you in your first year! That can be so tough. I'm glad that your find my blog to be a support to you. Glad to help! :)
DeleteThank you for including some challenge activities. I teach the higher 2nd grade math group which includes a handful of GT students. They always either already know the skill or master it immediately. It's a constant challenge for me to find something differentiated enough to challenge them!
ReplyDeleteGlad you find it helpful! I like to try to incorporate problem solving whenever I can. :)
DeleteI used these as our "Problem of the Day" and my students LOVED them! Thank you!
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DeleteThese are perfect! Thank you! I am also going to be using them with my niece who is having trouble in math, and my daughter who can't get enough of learning. ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Molly! Sounds like they will fit the bill for both your niece and your daughter. :)
DeleteThank you so much for all of your activities and ideas. I've used many. I really appreciate what you do. :)
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DeleteThank you for all that you share! I appreciate the all the freebies that you provide and the explanations! I teach 1st grade, but I am in constant search for my higher end to supplement our math program. You do wonderful work. Thank you again!
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DeleteThese are wonderful! Love that you tied in the problem solving aspect. Thank you for your willingness to share your amazing ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can never find enough creative ways for my students to practice money skills. I feed them a constant diet of money counting and I have to keep if fresh. This is an awesome way to incoporate some higher level thinking into a money lesson.
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