Made change with coins

Activity: "Made change with coins"

Math

• The child learned to identify different coin denominations (penny, nickel, dime, quarter).
• They practiced counting coins and determining their total value.
• They learned to make change by subtracting the cost of an item from the amount given.
• The child gained understanding of the concept of equivalency by exchanging different combinations of coins for the same value.

For continued development, encourage the child to play store and take turns being the customer and the cashier. They can use toy coins and set prices for items. This will help reinforce their understanding of making change and counting coins in a real-world context.

Book Recommendations

• Coins! Coins! Coins! by Rozanne Lanczak Williams: This book introduces children to the different coins and their values through a fun and engaging story.
• A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many? by Brian P. Cleary: This book explores the world of money and teaches children about counting coins, making change, and understanding value.
• The Penny Pot by Stuart J. Murphy: In this story, a group of friends collect pennies in a pot to buy a special gift. The book teaches children about saving money, counting coins, and working together towards a goal.