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Skills Covered

Identify coin values
Count mixed groups of coins
Write money amounts in proper notation

Skip count by 5s, 10s, and 25s
Apply addition to real-world money contexts
Build financial literacy foundations

How to Use This Worksheet

Count mixed groups of pennies and nickels. Practice skip counting by 5s and 1s for money.

Tips for Success

Use real or play coins alongside the worksheet
Practice sorting coins by value before counting
Start by counting one coin type, then mix
Connect to real-life scenarios like buying snacks

Common Core Standards Alignment

This worksheet supports the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

2.MD.C.8 Solve story problems with pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar bills, writing amounts with the $ and ¢ signs.

Counting Pennies & Nickels

1st – 2nd Grade

Count mixed groups of pennies and nickels. Practice skip counting by 5s and 1s for money.

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What’s Included

5 worksheet pages
Answer keys included
Grade level: 1st - 2nd
Category: Money
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