Color by Coin Worksheet — Find the Nickels

Use this independent practice worksheet to support your money lesson. Students will look at a variety of coins and color the nickels. Students will have to identify both the front and backside of a nickel. 

This math worksheet includes a variety of coins to distinguish between. Additionally, students will use their skip counting and addition skills to determine how many nickels are needed for a given amount.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!  

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Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on cardstock and slipping it into a dry-erase sleeve. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them. 

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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