Nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies
Free printable nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies worksheet for 3rd grade students. Part of our nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies 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. Encourage students to talk through their thinking as they work: "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 and loonies worksheets work well as daily practice, homework, or a focused review activity.
What students will practice
- Students will recognize and apply nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies concepts using grade-appropriate strategies and models.
- Students will solve problems involving nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies with increasing accuracy and confidence.
- Students will connect nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies skills to real-world situations and explain their reasoning clearly.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Measurement and Data · 3rd 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 and loonies worksheet?⌄
Before handing out the worksheet, briefly introduce the concept with a short oral warm-up or a visual model on the board. Encourage students to talk through their thinking as they work: "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 and loonies worksheets work well as daily practice, homework, or a focused review activity.
What does this worksheet teach?⌄
These nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies worksheets for 3rd grade give students the structured, hands-on practice they need to build confidence and fluency. Students work through a range of problem formats, from visual models and diagrams to written equations and word problems, so they encounter nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies from every angle. Each worksheet is designed to build on prior knowledge while introducing the level of challenge appropriate for 3rd grade. Practicing nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies at this stage strengthens the mathematical foundations that support more advanced concepts in later grades.
What grade level is this nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies worksheet for?⌄
"Nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9), 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 and loonies never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
Can I use this nickels, dimes, quarters and loonies worksheet for homeschool or classroom?⌄
Yes, both. We made it for 3rd 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 and loonies. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is a loonie and what is its value?⌄
A loonie is the Canadian $1 coin, featuring a loon bird on the reverse - it functions like a $1 bill but in coin form, common in everyday Canadian transactions.
How does counting loonies differ from counting $1 bills?⌄
The counting process is the same (each loonie adds $1.00 to the total), but students must recognize the coin's appearance rather than a paper bill.
Are these worksheets appropriate for use in Canadian 3rd grade classrooms?⌄
Yes - they align with Canadian elementary math curricula that require students to count and compare collections of Canadian coins including loonies.
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Nicole S.
Homeschool parent · Verified member
Three kids at home and these work for all of them. Easy to adapt up or down a grade level depending on the day.
Hannah B.
Pre-K Teacher · Verified member
Big pictures and wide lines, which matters more at this age than people think. My littles can actually finish a page.
David L.
2nd Grade Teacher · Verified member
Exactly what I needed for my students. Clean layout, easy instructions, and the kids actually stay on task.
Tom B.
Learning Specialist · Verified member
I recommend these to the families I work with. The clear layout is ideal for students who need reduced visual noise.
Emily W.
Homeschool parent · Verified member
We've tried a lot of printable worksheets but these are consistently the best quality. My son asks to do them.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Counting Money |
| Standard | 2.MD.C.8 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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