Second Graders Learn About Coins

Recently in math, the second graders have been exploring money. We began the process by taking a closer look at each of the different coins and challenging ourselves to see if we can correctly identify each coin. We have noticed that each coin gives us clues to help with this process.

We learned that the penny is worth one cent. We know that Abraham Lincoln is on the front of the penny and is facing right. The Lincoln Memorial is on the back and the penny is the only copper coin.

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We know the nickel is worth five cents. We also know Thomas Jefferson is on the front of nickel and his home, Monticello, is on the back. The nickel is silver. 

We know that the dime is the smallest size coin, is silver and is worth ten cents. Franklin D. Roosevelt is on the front and a torch with an olive branch and oak tree branch is on the back.  

We know that the quarter is the largest size coin out of the four that we are studying. It is worth 25 cents and is silver. The front of the quarter is always George Washington facing the left. There are also many different images on the back, one of which is the eagle. 

Second graders have also been practicing the skills of correctly identifying coin combinations and making change. The second graders seem to really be enjoying this study, especially when they can put their new skills to the test by playing games.