Sing a Song
The Money Song (Tune: The Itsy Bitsy Spider)
1 cent is a penny,
10 cents is a dime,
5 cents is a nickel,
Now you know that I'm...
Learning about the money,
And which coin is which.
Don't forget the quarter -
It's worth 25 cents!
Watch
Coins! by ABCMouse.com (Learn the names of the coins)
Try This
Help your child sort coins into groups by size. Talk about size and which coin is bigger.
Read a Book
Here are two book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries
- Lemonade in Winter: a book about two kids counting money by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by G. Brian Karas
- Max's Bunny Business by Rosemary Wells
Explore More
See the October Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!