When I was a child, one of my favorite learning toys was the pretend cash register.
I think we had one in my classroom around first grade.
I always felt like a grown-up when I pulled down the lever, the drawer came open, and I counted out play change for other kids.
Kids just love to play with money. And, since learning to count money is an important early math skill, I thought it would be cool to share some printable money games for kids to play!
These are awesome if you’re currently teaching coin counting, money values, and more to students.
You can prep them once and then set them up at math centers for students to work with during the unit. Or, you can let kids play them in small groups to reinforce money value skills.
If you’re homeschooling or working with your kids after school, these money games are also a fun way to review what they’ve already learned.
Read below to see the full list and why playing printable games about money is so helpful for early math students.
If you want to see more ways to learn math through play, don’t miss my list of outdoor math activities for early grades!
Why You Should Use Printable Money Games with Students
What’s the big deal about using printable money games anyway? Couldn’t kids just learn money values through flashcards and worksheets?
Sure.
In fact, if you’ve been reading my site for a while, you know that I’m a huge fan of printable flashcards and educational worksheets. They’re definitely useful in early education.
But, when kids play learning games, something special happens.
They end up practicing the very same skills they’ve learned, but without the pressure of feeling that they have to “get it right”. It’s just fun.
And, over time, they retain their knowledge better because they’re making real world application of the facts. It’s a win all around.
10 Fun Printable Money Games for Kids to Play
Now that we know printable money games are awesome for kids, here’s the list!
By the way, if I’ve missed any that you love, feel free to add some recommendations in the comments!
1. Dollars and Cents Printable Money Game – Look! We’re Learning!
2. Counting Coins Money Game – Fantastic Fun and Learning
3. The Money Game – Teach Beside Me
4. Coin Naming Game – The Measured Mom
5. Money Smarts Math Game – Left Brain Craft Brain
6. Caterpillar Counting Money Game – JDaniel4’s Mom
7. Plan a Party Budgeting Game – Look! We’re Learning!
8. Fill the Piggy Bank Money Game – The Kindergarten Connection
9. Counting Money Hundred Chart Game – The Measured Mom
10. Coin Sorting File Folder Game – From ABCs to ACTs
If you add these printable money games to your coin counting or money values unit, you and your students are sure to make math fun!
Try these other hands-on math learning activities!
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