Learning about Canadian Coins in Math!

This month, the grade 1s have been introduced to Canadian coins.  We are learning what the coins are called, as well as each coin's worth.  We will start to learn how to add various coins this week (e.g., what coins do we require to purchase something that costs 20 cents?). 

I have included a link to an online game that the grade 1s can play that will help them remember what coins are worth. 

http://www.tvokids.com/games/coinspot
The grade 2s are working hard on adding various coins together, understanding how to make the desired amount of money (e.g., if a product costs 90cents, you can use 3 quarters 1 dime, and 1 nickel; alternatively, you can use 9 dimes)

Below are some poems we are reading in the classroom, as well. 

Activities you can do at home:

1.  Ask your child to gather various coins in their hand (Grade 1 students can use nickels and dimes, grade 2 students can use coins up to $1.00).  Ask your child home much money they have in their hand (e.g., 2 nickels = 10cents).  Alternatively, you can hold some coins and ask your child which coins they think you have in you and (e.g., "I have 17cents in my hand.  What coins do you think I am holding?)

2.  Count the ways to make ___.  How many ways can you make 10cents? 20 cents? 25 cents?, etc.