In "Pocketful of Money" children choose a small handful of plastic coins from a bag and draw and label the coins in a pocket on the recording sheet. They will use their skills to identify the value of each coin as they count and record the total value. Easy to follow directions are provided so children can complete the activity independently in a center.
Students may also cut and paste pictures of coins (provided) or use coin stamps if desired.
This alternative to a typical worksheet was created by Terry Palmieri and has been used by 1st and 2nd graders with great success and enthusiasm.
My first graders love glueing the "coins" in the pockets and writing the totals! Thanks!
January 11, 2012
Thank you for posting your positive rating! And I'm glad your little folks love this activity. The photos of REAL coins makes all the difference with their success, I think. Happy counting!
Sincerely,
Terry Palmieri - BZTeacher
January 11, 2012
Thank you!
October 1, 2011
You are welcome! I hope your students enjoy this fun activity.
Sincerely,
Terry (BZTeacher)
October 1, 2011
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Terry Palmieri specializes in the development and implementation of standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. During her 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher for students in the first three grade levels, she gravitated toward the use and development of interactive center activities to maximize learning. Positive feedback from colleagues who participated in her local and statewide workshops prompted Terry to share this experience-based expertise with other educators through her teacher-friendly math activity resources. Terry served as the Math Specialist in a Primary Project Child classroom with the Palm Beach County School Board for 5 years. She continues to develop standard-based educational math and literacy activities for students in K - 2nd grade. Her students' success with innovative interactive center activities and their enthusiasm for learning ignites her passion for continuous improvement.
