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Counting Coins Thematic Unit Kindergarten. Amy Chapman. Unit Overview. Grade Level: Kindergarten Main Subject: Math Number & Numeration Measurement & Reference Frames Length of Unit: 4 weeks Number of Lessons: 6 Each with additional extension activities Source: Everyday Math. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Counting Coins
Thematic UnitKindergarte
n Amy Chapman
Unit Overview•Grade Level: Kindergarten•Main Subject: Math– Number & Numeration– Measurement & Reference Frames
• Length of Unit: 4 weeks•Number of Lessons: 6– Each with additional extension activities
• Source: Everyday Math
Integrated Subjects•Art•Social Studies•Reading•Writing•Dramatic Play
Long Term Learning GoalsFor each U.S. coin (penny, nickel, dime,
quarter), students will be able to identify and know values for each. This unit is foundation
for further development of the understanding of currency and the relationship of coins to
dollars.
Lesson Breakdown• Lesson 1: Pennies• Lesson 2: Nickels• Lesson 3: Dimes• Lesson 4: Coin Exchanges• Lesson 5: Introduction of the Quarter• Lesson 6: Classroom Town
Sample ObjectiveLesson One:
Given an illustration of a penny, students will be able to accurately identify both the name and value.
Technology•Document Camera•Online EM Games
Family Interaction•Penny Snacks•Family Coin Jar Chart
Additional Activities• Dramatic Play Practice:
– In “work choice time”, create a play store where students can practice playing with pennies and nickels. • Comparing Coins by Feel:
– Put coins in a Feely Box, and children must guess, by touch only, which coin it is.
• Games:– Money Cube Game– Penny-Nickel Exchange– Penny-Nickel-Dime Exchange– Money Conversion Dice Game– Money Grid
• Make Exchange Chart
– Each child makes a coin exchange chart using stamps.
• Ongoing Coin Calendar:– Create a giant coin chart that correlates with calendar and unit; a visual representation of the value of
coins, and relationships between penny to nickel, nickel to dime, etc. It will help highlight the pattern coin values.
Coin Calendar
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AssessmentsSample Assessment Sheet