Today, we’re going to have fun learning about money. Do you know what money is? It’s what we use to buy things like toys, candy, and books. Let’s find out more about the coins we use every day!
There are four special coins we will learn about: the penny, the nickel, the dime, and the quarter. Each coin is different and has its own value. Let’s see what each one is worth!
This is a penny. It is small and brown. A penny is worth 1 cent. If you have one penny, you have 1 cent!
This is a nickel. It is bigger than a penny and silver in color. A nickel is worth 5 cents. So, if you have one nickel, you have 5 cents!
This is a dime. It is the smallest coin, but it is worth more than a penny and a nickel. A dime is worth 10 cents. If you have one dime, you have 10 cents!
This is a quarter. It is bigger than a nickel and a dime. A quarter is worth 25 cents. If you have one quarter, you have 25 cents!
Now that we know what each coin is worth, we can count them. If you have a penny, a nickel, a dime, and a quarter, you can add them up to see how much money you have. Let’s try it:
Add them together: 1 + 5 + 10 + 25 = 41 cents!
Now you know all about pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. You can practice counting coins with your family or friends. Try to find different ways to make the same amount of money using different coins. It’s like a fun puzzle!
Remember, money is important because it helps us buy the things we need and want. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a money expert!
Coin Hunt at Home: Ask an adult to hide some coins around the house. Go on a treasure hunt to find them! Once you’ve found them, sort them into groups of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Count how much money you have in each group and then add them all together. How much did you find in total?
Coin Rubbing Art: Place a piece of paper over a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. Use a crayon to gently rub over the paper to create an impression of each coin. Label each rubbing with the name and value of the coin. Share your artwork with a family member and explain what you’ve learned about each coin.
Shopping Game: Set up a pretend store at home with some toys or snacks. Use real or play money to “buy” items from the store. Practice giving the right amount of coins to “pay” for each item. Can you find different combinations of coins to make the same amount?
Here is the sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Penny, nickel, dime, quarter
Let’s learn!
Money, money, money in my pocket
Money, money, I know how to count it
What’s it worth?
How much is a penny? 1 cent
How much is a nickel? 5 cents
How much is a dime? 10 cents
How much is a quarter? 25 cents
Money, money, money in my pocket
Money, money, I know how to count it
Here is a penny and this is what it looks like.
A penny is worth 1 cent.
Here is a nickel and this is what it looks like.
A nickel is worth 5 cents.
Here is a dime and this is what it looks like.
A dime is worth 10 cents.
Here is a quarter and this is what it looks like.
A quarter is worth 25 cents.
Money, money, money in my pocket
Money, money, I know how to count it
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This version maintains the educational content while removing repetitive phrases for clarity.
