Practice money math with these counting coins word problems for grades 1–3. Students add and subtract coins while building real-world math skills and number sense.

What’s Included:

• 20 Level A Word Problems (Grade 1–2, single-step addition & subtraction)
  
• 20 Level B Word Problems (Grade 2–3, multi-step & comparison)
  
  
• Real-world application of money skills using dollar and cent amounts
  
• Candy shop–themed graphics to keep students engaged
  

Skills Covered:

• Solving word problems with addition and subtraction
  
• Adding multiple dollar and cent amounts
  
• Subtracting to find change
  
• Comparing costs and making real-world decisions
  
• Writing number sentences to match problems
  

Standards Alignment:

• 1.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems
  
• 2.MD.C.8: Solve word problems involving money
  
• 2.OA.A.1 & 3.OA.A.3: Multi-step word problems with unknowns
  

Perfect for:

• Math Centers & Stations
  
• Guided Math Groups
  
• Morning Work or Early Finishers
  
• Homework Practice
  
• Sub Plans & Review Activities
  File Type: Printable PDF — 8.5" x 11"

Why Teachers Love It:
Teachers appreciate how differentiated and ready-to-use this resource is — no prep required, and it’s themed in a way that excites students.

Add this to your math toolkit today and make money word problems feel like a trip to the candy store!