Counting Nickels 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 Nickels Worksheets

In these free math worksheets, students learn to count nickels and convert to cents.

How to count nickels?
Counting nickels with first-grade students can be a fun and engaging activity. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to introduce and teach counting nickels to first-graders:

Introduction:
Begin by introducing the nickel coin. Explain that a nickel is worth 5 cents, and it has a picture of Thomas Jefferson on one side.

Visual Aid:
Use visual aids such as pictures of nickels or real nickels to help students become familiar with the coin. You can also draw simple representations of nickels.

Counting by Fives:
Emphasize that counting nickels involves counting by fives. Use phrases like “5 cents, 10 cents, 15 cents” and so on. Encourage students to practice counting by fives using nickels.

Grouping Nickels:
Introduce the concept of grouping nickels. Explain that when you have 5 nickels, you can exchange them for a quarter, which is worth 25 cents.

Hands-On Activities:
Use hands-on activities to engage students in counting nickels. Provide them with sets of nickels and encourage them to count and group them.

Counting in Context:
Create real-life scenarios where students can count nickels. For example, if an item costs 15 cents, ask students how many nickels they need to buy it.

Counting with Objects:
Incorporate everyday objects or drawings to create counting scenarios. For instance, draw five apples and ask students to count how much they would cost in nickels.

Simple Addition:
Introduce simple addition using nickels. For example, “If you have 2 nickels and add 3 more, how much money do you have?”

Play Games:
Make counting nickels enjoyable by incorporating games. For instance, create a “nickel toss” game where students toss nickels into a container and then count how many they landed.

Counting with Songs:
Use counting songs or rhymes that involve nickels. Create catchy tunes or actions to make the learning experience fun.

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

Review and Practice:
Regularly review and practice counting nickels to reinforce the concept. Use various activities and exercises to keep the learning experience diverse and engaging.

Have a look at this video if you need to review how to count nickels.

• Counting Money: Using Nickels to Count

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More Counting Nickels Worksheets

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

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