Count Quarters and Dimes
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Count Quarters and Dimes" is written for 2nd Grade (Ages 7-8), and it covers Common Core 2.MD.C.8. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on counting money, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.


2nd grade math worksheet: count quarters and dimes in 8 groups of up to 6 coins and write totals from 35¢ to 95¢. Answer key included. Part of our nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins counting money collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Before handing out the worksheet, briefly introduce the concept with a short oral warm-up or a visual model on the board. Let students work through it independently after a quick group example, checking in with a partner if they get stuck, encouraging them to talk through their thinking: "What strategy are you using? How do you know that is right?" After completing the worksheet, review any missed problems together and discuss the reasoning rather than just the answer. For extra support, let students use manipulatives or draw pictures alongside the written problems. These nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins worksheets work well as daily practice, homework, or a focused review activity.
What students will practice
- Students will count quarters first by 25s: 25, 50, 75.
- Students will count on by tens for each dime after the quarters.
- Students will write 8 coin totals from 35¢ to 95¢ with the cent sign.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Measurement and Data · 2nd Grade
Standard: Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
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FAQ
How do I use this nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins worksheet?
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Before handing out the worksheet, briefly introduce the concept with a short oral warm-up or a visual model on the board. Let students work through it independently after a quick group example, checking in with a partner if they get stuck, encouraging them to talk through their thinking: "What strategy are you using? How do you know that is right?" After completing the worksheet, review any missed problems together and discuss the reasoning rather than just the answer. For extra support, let students use manipulatives or draw pictures alongside the written problems. These nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins worksheets work well as daily practice, homework, or a focused review activity.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Count quarters and dimes in 8 groups of up to 6 coins and write totals from 35¢ to 95¢. To count on, start with the quarters: 25, 50, 75. Then, add 10 for each dime. The directions on the page read: Count the quarters first. Then, count on by tens for the dimes. Write the total on the line. An answer key is included.
Can I use this nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 2nd Grade counting money, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with nickels, dimes & quarters - up to 6 coins. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How does removing pennies from coin counting change the strategy?
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Without pennies, all coin values are multiples of 5, allowing students to skip-count by 5s throughout - this builds fluency with a more streamlined and efficient counting approach.
What challenge does the quarter add when counting with nickels and dimes?
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Quarters require counting by 25 from a non-zero starting point (e.g., 25, 50, 55, 65) - a more complex skip-counting path that requires students to switch between count-by patterns.
Are nickels, dimes, and quarters worksheets a stepping stone to including all four coins?
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Yes - mastering these three coins with manageable collections prepares students for the additional complexity of pennies and larger coin sets.
What money skills should second graders master?
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Second graders should solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies using $ and cents symbols (CCSS 2.MD.C.8). They should count mixed collections of coins, make change, and determine if they have enough money to buy items.
How do you teach making change to second graders?
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Start with counting up from the price to the amount paid. For example, if something costs 63 cents and you pay with 75 cents: count 63, 64, 65 (2 pennies), 70 (1 nickel), 75 (1 nickel). Worksheets that show the counting-up method with coin images make this concrete.
When should second graders learn about dollar bills?
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Dollar bills are typically introduced in second grade alongside coins. Students learn that 100 cents equals one dollar and practice converting between dollars and cents. Worksheets that mix coin counting with dollar amounts help students connect cents to the dollar system.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Counting Money |
| Standard | 2.MD.C.8 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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