Make Counting Mixed Coins FUN with this 3rd Grade Review Game!
Looking for a way to make money skills click for your third grade students? This exciting Counting Mixed Coins Game Show for 3rd Grade is the perfect way to practice money math money concepts in a fun way!
This money activity turns counting mixed coins into an upbeat game show-style challenge. It’s a great way to strengthen money skills while keeping students engaged and focused.
What's Included in this 3rd Grade Counting Mixed Coins Review Game?
This Counting Mixed Coins Game Show for third grade includes 25 student-friendly questions across 5 unique categories:
- Counting Money – Find the value of collections of coins & bills up to $5.00.
- Comparing Money – Compare the value of two sets of coins/bills up to $5.00.
- Making Change – Solve real-world money scenarios using coins and dollar values.
- Shopping Spree – Answer questions about buying items from various stores.
- Word Problems – Solve addition and subtraction word problems involving money.
Students will stay on-task thanks to the printable recording sheet, and the included answer key makes grading quick and easy for you.
This game is available in both PowerPoint and PDF formats, so it works smoothly with whatever setup you have. Just download it and you’re ready to go—zero prep required!
How to Play this 3rd Grade Counting Mixed Coins Game
This counting mixed coins game is easy to play and will be a blast for your third grade students! Here’s how it works:
- Divide into Teams – Split your class into 2–5 teams. You can adjust team sizes as needed.
- Pick a Category – Teams take turns choosing a category and point value (like “Making Change for 300”).
- Think and Record – Students discuss as a team, then write their answers on their recording sheets.
- Check the Answer – Click “ANSWER” to reveal the correct response. Award points for correct answers—or let another team try to “steal” the points if the first team answers incorrectly!
- Return to the Board – Click the arrow to go back to the main game board and continue playing.
- Score and Celebrate – After all the questions are done (or time runs out), the team with the most points wins!
This 3rd grade money game is perfect for reviewing coin skills at the end of your money unit.
Why Teachers & Students Love this Counting Mixed Coins Game
This counting mixed coins game is packed with everything you need! Here’s why it’s a favorite:
- Emphasizes Important Money Math Concepts – Students will review counting mixed coins, solving money word problems, making change, and comparing money amounts.
- Encourages Teamwork – Working in teams promotes discussion, collaboration, and critical thinking—great for developing your classroom community.
- Makes Learning Fun & Engaging – The game show format turns money practice into a thrilling challenge, keeping students motivated.
- Includes a Printable Recording Sheet – Makes student participation easy to track. Plus, the answer key will save you time grading!
- Low-Prep – Just open the file and play! Whether you use the PowerPoint or PDF version, setup is simple and quick.
- Versatile for Any Teaching Style – Use it as a whole-group review, math center activity, early finisher task, or even as a fun assessment.
This counting money game is the perfect blend of learning and fun!
Review 3rd Grade Money Skills with this Fun Coins Game!
Your students will love showing off their math knowledge, and you’ll love how the game reinforces important money skills. Use it as a fun whole-group activity or even as a low-pressure assessment to see what your students know! Check it out on my TPT store, here!
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