Free Parent Involvement Activity - "Coin Solutions" - Grades 1-3

Currency, Mental Calculation

Give your child an assortment of coins (e.g. four dimes and four pennies), and pose some coin problems to him.

"Show me three coins that add up to twenty-one cents."

"Show me two coins that add up to twenty cents."

"Show me four coins that add up to forty cents."

"Show me five coins that add up to fourteen cents."

"Show me three coins that add up to thirty cents."

"Show me five coins that add up to thirty-two cents."

"Show me seven coins that add up to forty-three cents."

As your child becomes more skilled, give him additional coins (nickles, quarters, etc.) to work with.

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Source: Bright and Beyond, Smart & Simple Math Activities to do with your Child, Grades Kindergarten to 3rd, Ages 5-9. Available at Schoodoodle.com.