Using plastic coins or something similar, give each child the same combination of coins and hold competitions to see how many combinations they can come up with to reach the same amount of money. or go around the room giving each child a different value to figure out and the other children can also practise each amount while waiting for their turn.
Using fake coins
K - Kindergarten

1 - First Grade

2 - Second Grade
        
3 - Third Grade
                  
4 - Fourth Grade
        
5 - Fifth Grade

The grade level links above will take you to the Sunshine State Standards math expectations. Each expectation also includes a printable student activity.
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