

Teaching U.S. Coins & Money in second grade with cut & paste activities
Are you searching for an easy, no-prep way to teach your second grade students how to identify, count, and compare U.S. coins? Look no further than these engaging cut & paste 2nd grade coins activities!
Teaching coins doesn’t have to be dull. It can be fun and engaging! Don’t believe me? Check out these Counting & Comparing U.S. Coins Second Grade Cut & Paste Activities!
Explore U.S. Coins with Second Grade Cut & Paste Activities!
This Counting & Comparing U.S. Coins Second Grade Math Cut & Paste Activity Pack includes 32 engaging activities that make learning about money enjoyable and meaningful.
These cut & paste activities are hands-on and perfect for keeping young minds engaged.
Explore 14 cut & paste activities and 18 open-response worksheets that cater to every learning style. Whether your students enjoy using scissors and glue or prefer pencil-to-paper tasks, this pack has something for everyone.
This resource is filled with clipart of all the fronts and backs of U.S. coins, making it easy for kids to identify them.
Your students will love identifying, comparing, and counting coins with this 2nd grade resource!
How Can I Use These Second Grade Coins Cut & Paste Activities?
With both color and black/white options, this Counting & Comparing U.S. Coins Second Grade Cut & Paste Activity Pack is ideal for whole-group lessons, small groups, math centers, or even tutoring sessions.
These activities cover a variety of money topics and skills, including:
- Determining the value of a collection of coins up to one dollar by using the cent symbol, dollar sign, and/or decimal point.
- Counting and comparing a collection of coins whose total value is $2.00 or less.
- Solving word problems by using $ and ¢ appropriately.
- Understanding and describing the relationships among U.S. coins.
- Finding the most efficient way to compose a given value of money, and finding different ways to compose a given value of money.
For every cut & paste activity, there is a corresponding open-response worksheet that covers the same skills. You can mix and match to find what works best for your class!

Why Choose this U.S. Coins Second Grade Activity Pack?
From counting and comparing mixed sets of coins to solving word problems involving money, these second grade coin activities will keep your students engaged. You will challenge them while solidifying their understanding of money!
With activities at varying difficulty levels, you can easily differentiate the material to meet the needs of your students. Answer keys are included, making grading a breeze!
The best part? These coin cut & paste activities are low-prep and easy to use. Simply print the sheets and you’re ready to teach!
If you’re looking for even more money activities, check out my other blog posts about kindergarten and 1st grade coins.
Conclusion - Cut & Paste Your Way to Money Mastery!
Teaching second graders about money isn’t just about pennies, nickels, and dimes – it’s about laying the foundation for a lifetime of financial literacy. These 32 coin activities are a fun way to cover money skills with your students.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy of the Second Grade Counting & Comparing U.S. Coins Cut & Paste Activities today and watch your students become money masters!
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