Process

= STEP BY STEP =

We will work in groups of 4 people when completing this week's assignments.

Assignment 1
Practice reciting the following poem as a group, with each member remembering the words for one specific coin. Once you have it memorized, you will say it in front of the class.

Penny, penny Easily spent Copper brown And worth one cent.
 * Penny **

Nickel, nickel Thick and fat, You're worth five cents. I know that.
 * Nickel **

Dime, dime Little and thin, I remember You're worth ten.
 * Dime **

Quarter, quarter Big and bold, You're worth twenty-five I am told!
 * Quarter **

** Assignment 2 **
**Student 1** will work on identifying unique characteristics of **pennies** **Student 2** will work on identifying unique characteristics of **nickels** **Student 3** will work on identifying unique characteristics of **dimes** **Student 4** will work on identifying unique characteristics of **quarters** **Examples:** size, shape, color, image on front/back of coin, etc. **Once you have identified at least 3 unique characteristics for each coin, you will make a group book that tells a story about pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters**

Assignment 3
Each member of your group needs to complete the attached worksheets to help in identifying the values of each coin and simple addition of pennies and nickels.

Assignment 4
Practice counting coins in this fun money game!

Assignment 5
Let's set up shop! Practice using coins to purchase items in this fun game so you will have the skills you need to shop at our store in room 125!