Money Concepts Activities

Description

Teaching money can be tricky—but it doesn’t have to be! This Money Concepts Activities resource gives your students hands-on, standards-based practice with counting money, comparing values, solving word problems, and making change—all in one easy-to-use, engaging packet.

 

With 24 pages and 7 interactive activities, this resource is perfect for helping students build real-world financial literacy skills while strengthening math confidence. Use it for whole group instruction, math centers, small groups, independent practice, or assessment.

 

SKILLS & CONCEPTS COVERED:

•Counting coins and bills

•Understanding money value

•Adding and subtracting money

•Comparing monetary amounts

•Making change

•Solving one-step and multi-step word problems

•Real-world financial reasoning

 

Printable AND Digital Options

•Includes a Google Slides digital version

•Easy assignment through Google Classroom, Canvas, or Seesaw

 

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS MONEY CONCEPTS ACTIVITIES RESOURCE:

 

Standards Comparison Chart
Quick-reference chart showing alignment to:

•3rd Grade: TEKS 3.4K & CCSS 3.MD.A.2

•4th Grade: TEKS 4.4H & CCSS 4.MD.A.2

 

Money Anchor Chart
Student-friendly visual showing:

•Coin values (penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar, dollar coin)

•Bill values ($1–$100)

 

Basic Operations with Money Game

•Printable gameboard, spinner, and cards

•Partner or small-group friendly

•Reinforces adding and subtracting money

•Includes worksheet option for assessment

•Answer key included

 

Counting Coins & Bills Activities

•“How Much Money Is There?” worksheets

•Count coins and bills up to $5

•Answer keys included

 

Comparing Money Amounts

•“Which is more?” activities

•Students calculate and compare values

•Answer keys included

 

Making Change Activities

•Real-world word problems

•Students decide if the correct change was given

•Yes/No reasoning with written justification

•Answer keys included

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Word Problems: How Much Do They Have?

•Multi-coin and bill problems

•Builds problem-solving and reasoning skills

•Answer keys included