Appropriate Ages: Grades 2nd-3rd

Materials Needed: quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies; objects from around the house such as pieces of fruit or small toys

1. Give your child a handful of quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies.
2. Put a piece of fruit or a small toy on the table, and tell your child what it costs.  Choose prices that are small, such as $0.25.
3. Have your child find combinations of coins that equal that price.    
4. Change the item, raise the price, and repeat steps.