Counting Dimes & Pennies Worksheets

There are eleven sets of money worksheets:

• Counting Pennies
  
• Counting Nickels
  
• Counting Dimes
  
• Counting Quarters
  
• Counting Half Dollars
  
• Counting Nickels, Pennies
  
• Counting Dimes, Pennies
  
• Counting Dimes, Nickels, Pennies
  
• Counting Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, Pennies
  
• Value of Coins (Coins given in words)
  
• Money Word Problems
  

Counting Dimes & Pennies Worksheets

In these free math worksheets, students learn to count dimes & pennies and convert to cents.

How to count dimes & pennies?
Counting dimes and pennies involves recognizing the value of each coin and combining them to find the total amount. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to count dimes and pennies:

Introduction to Dimes and Pennies:
Start by introducing dimes and pennies separately. Show pictures or real examples of dimes (10 cents) and pennies (1 cent). Explain the characteristics of each coin.

Values of Coins:
Emphasize the values of each coin: Dime: 10 cents Penny: 1 cent

Counting by Coin Values:
Teach students to count by the values of each coin. For example:
Counting by ones for pennies
Counting by tens for dimes
Grouping Coins:

Introduce the concept of grouping coins.
Explain that certain combinations of dimes and pennies can make specific amounts. For example:
Two dimes equal 20 cents
Five pennies equal 5 cents
A dime and three pennies equal 13 cents

Hands-On Activities:
Provide students with sets of mixed coins (dimes and pennies) and encourage them to count and group them. Use hands-on activities like sorting or creating “money towers” with dimes and pennies.

Counting in Context:
Create real-life scenarios for counting dimes and pennies. For instance, if an item costs a certain amount, ask students to figure out how many dimes and pennies they need to pay for it.

Counting with Objects:
Incorporate everyday objects or drawings to create counting scenarios. For example, draw a picture of a snack priced at 17 cents and ask students to use dimes and pennies to reach that amount.

Simple Addition and Subtraction:
Introduce simple addition and subtraction using dimes and pennies. For example, “If you have three dimes and four pennies, how much money do you have?”

Play Games:
Create coin-counting games specifically focusing on dimes and pennies. Games like “Coin Sorting Races” or “Shopping with Coins” can make learning fun.

Counting with Songs:
Use counting songs or rhymes that involve dimes and pennies. Create catchy tunes or actions to engage students in the learning process.

Reinforcement:
Provide positive reinforcement and praise when students successfully count dimes and pennies or solve counting problems involving them.

Review and Practice:
Regularly review and practice counting dimes and pennies to reinforce the concept. Use diverse activities to maintain engagement.

Have a look at this video if you need to review how to count dimes & pennies.

• Counting Dimes & Pennies

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More Counting Dimes & Pennies Worksheets

Printable
Counting Dimes & Pennies Worksheet #1
(Answers on the second page.)

Online
Count & Convert Coins (eg. 3 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 penny = ___ cents)
Money Word Problems

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