Students play a chanting game to learn how different combinations of money can have the same value.
Topic
Earn (Getting paid), Spend (Buying things)
Subject
Math, Physical education or health
Grade Level
Elementary school (K-1), Elementary school (2-3)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Different combinations of money can have the same value.
Essential questions
- Why is it helpful to know that different combinations of money can have the same value?
- What are some combinations of money that have the same value?
Objectives
- Practice step counting to learn the value of some combinations of money
- Understand that different combinations of money can have the same value
What students will do
- Explore how different combinations of money can have the same value.
- Play a chanting game to learn the number of quarters in a $1 bill (grades K-1) or the number of $20 bills in a $100 bill (grades 2-3).
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_understanding-value-money_guide.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
