U.S. Money Reference Mat: Coins and Bills
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"U.S. Money Reference Mat: Coins and Bills" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.


U.S. money reference mat for K to 2nd grade: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half and dollar coins, and bills from $1 to $100 with values. Part of our coins and bills math activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Children keep the mat at their desk to name each coin and bill and find its value. Use in a money unit or at a math center.
What students will practice
- Teaches the names and values of coins, such as penny 1 cent, dime 10 cents and quarter 25 cents.
- Shows each bill from the $1 to the $100, with a Quick check that 4 quarters, 10 dimes or 100 pennies make $1.00.
- Works for K to 2nd grade at a desk or math center in a money unit.
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FAQ
How do I use the U.S. Money Reference Mat: Coins and Bills?
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Children keep the mat at their desk to name each coin and bill and find its value. Use in a money unit or at a math center.
What are the U.S. Money Reference Mat: Coins and Bills?
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One page with a Coins section and a Bills section. Each coin shows its name and value, such as penny 1 cent, dime 10 cents and quarter 25 cents, and each bill from the $1 to the $100 bill shows its amount. A Quick check box says 4 quarters, 10 dimes, 20 nickels or 100 pennies make $1.00.
Can I use the U.S. Money Reference Mat: Coins and Bills at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade math activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade coins and bills resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are coins and bills resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these coins and bills resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Math Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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