Counting Coins: Clip Cards

Counting Coins: Clip Cards give first and second grade kids hands-on practice naming coins and counting small coin collections.

Each card shows a set of coins, from a single penny to a mix of nickels, dimes and pennies. Kids count the value and clip the right answer.

The cards start with one coin and build to mixed sets up to 20 cents. Mark the backs for self-checking.

How to Use Counting Coins: Clip Cards

1. Print, laminate and cut apart the cards.
2. Kids name each coin on the card.
3. Kids count the total value.
4. Kids clip the correct amount with a clothespin.

Math Center: Set out the cards with clothespins.

Small Group: Build each card with real coins.

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Easy Ways to Differentiate These Coin Clip Cards

Every group has a mix of coin and counting skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

• Start with the single coin cards.
• Use real coins.
• Count by 1s, then 5s and 10s together.
• Use a coin value chart.

For On-Level Practice:

• Clip every card.
• Name each coin.
• Count each set out loud.
• Check with a partner.

For an Extra Challenge:

• Show the same value with different coins.
• Write the value with the cent sign.
• Add two cards together.
• Make a new card for a friend.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

• Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
• Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
• Use real coins to build each card.
• Clothespins build hand strength.

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Counting Coins: Clip Cards Are Perfect For:

• First grade
• Second grade
• Money units
• Math centers
• Small-group instruction
• Intervention
• Special education
• ELL and multilingual learners
• Homeschool

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