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5 Free Printable Coin Identification Worksheets

ByClare Brown Updated on

If you are learning about money with your kindergartners you are going to love these free printable coin identification worksheets.

Teaching kids about money is an essential life skill that sets them up for success in managing their finances later on in life.

One of the first steps in learning about money is being able to identify coins and their values.

I have put together five free homeschool worksheets that you can use to teach kids about coins and their values.

A collection of printable coin identification worksheets for kids is shown, featuring activities like coin matching, counting coins, matching values, and ordering coins by value. The bottom of the image displays real U.S. coins spread next to a “Count the Coins” worksheet with images of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Bold green text reads “Identify Coins Worksheets,” emphasizing the educational focus.

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Fortunately, there are many fun and interactive ways to help children learn about coins, including using identify coins worksheets.

These worksheets are perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone looking to help kids learn about money in a fun and engaging way.

Coin worksheets for kindergarten

These free printable coin identification worksheets are for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the end of the post to get the pdf file.

The kids will learn about the following 4 American coins, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

The first worksheet is all about the coin values. It has the front and back of each of the coins and the children need to write the correct value.

A printable coin values worksheet titled "Coin Values" with the instruction "Write the correct value for each coin." It features four rows with images of U.S. coins, including front and back views of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, arranged in a grid format to help children learn coin identification and value recognition.

Order the coins: The students then will cut out the four coins and stick them in order from smallest value to largest value.

A printable coin worksheet titled "Order the Coins" instructs kids to cut and paste images of coins in order from smallest to largest value. Four cut-out black and white coin illustrations are placed around the worksheet. A pair of blue-handled scissors and an orange Elmer's glue stick sit beside the page, suggesting a hands-on coin value activity.

Match the value of the coins: The kids will need to draw an arrow from the front and the back of each coin to the correct monetary value.

A “Match the Value” coin worksheet for kids shows eight coin illustrations on the left side and circles with coin values on the right, such as 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, and 25 cents. The activity asks children to match each coin to its correct value. On the left side of the worksheet, real coins are stacked in groups, providing a tactile learning element alongside the printable.

Counting coins: Count how many of each of the coins there are. There is a mix of both the front and the back of the coins to make it a little harder. Perfect for 1st grade and 2nd grade students too.

A “Count the Coins” educational worksheet features illustrated coins arranged in a grid, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Below the grid are labeled boxes for 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, and 25 cents where students can write how many of each coin they counted. Real coins are scattered to the left of the worksheet, creating a hands-on learning environment.

Coin matching: The children need to draw an arrow between the correct front of each coin to the correct reverse of the coin.

A “Coin Matching” worksheet designed to help kids learn U.S. coin recognition, with four coins on the left showing the heads (front) and four coins on the right showing the tails (reverse). Students are instructed to match the front of the coin to its correct reverse. Real coins are scattered around the worksheet, adding a tactile element to the activity.

How to make learning about coins fun for kindergarteners

As a kindergarten teacher, making learning fun is key to engaging young learners and helping them retain new information.

When it comes to teaching kids about coins, incorporating fun activities and games can make a big difference in their ability to understand and remember coin values.

Here are some tips for making learning about coins fun in your kindergarten classroom:

  1. Kids learn best through hands-on activities and exploration. Incorporate activities such as sorting, counting, and matching coins to help kids learn about different coins and their values.
  2. Games are a great way to make learning fun. Incorporate games such as coin bingo, coin toss, and coin memory to help kids practice identifying coins and their values. Have fun with our printable money match up game.
  3. Visual aids such as posters, flashcards, and videos can help reinforce coin values and make learning more engaging for young learners.
  4. Use coins in everyday activities such as playing store or setting up a pretend restaurant to help kids apply their coin knowledge in a practical setting. Use our free shopping math worksheets, these are aimed at 3rd grade and 4th grade students, but they can be adapted for younger children.

By using these tips and incorporating fun activities into your lessons. You can help your kindergarten students learn about coins in a way that is engaging and memorable.

Additional resources for teaching kids about money

Teaching kids about money is an important life skill that requires ongoing learning and practice.

Fortunately, there are many kindergarten money activities available to help parents and teachers educate children about money management.

Some additional resources for teaching kids about money include:

  1. What Is Money? is a colorful and simple book designed to teach children ages 3-6 about money management. The book covers earning, saving, and spending money in a fun and engaging way. Making it a great resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to help young children develop important money-management skills.
  2. Money Ninja is a fun and engaging children’s book that teaches kids ages 5-10 about saving, investing, and donating in a simple and understandable way. Through colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow language, kids learn about important money concepts such as budgeting and compound interest.
  3. Top money board games are a great way for kids of all ages to continue learning about financial literacy.
  4. Moneytime is a fantastic financial literacy course for students in 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Check out our MoneyTime review for more information.

By using these additional resources, parents and teachers can help kids develop a strong foundation in money management skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.

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Last Updated on 11 April 2025 by Clare Brown

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