Money for kids: coins and counting, grades 1–2

Quick answer

This playlist covers US coins and counting money for grades 1–2, with Jack Hartmann's "Money Song", Numberock's "Counting Coins Song", Scratch Garden's "The Money Song" and lessons from Rock 'N Learn and Khan Academy. Choose Repeat one for the coin song your child is learning, or loop one counting example with A–B.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Money Song | Show Me the Money | Coin Song | Educational Songs | Jack HartmannMoney Song | Show Me the Money | Coin Song | Educational Songs | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  2. 2The Money Song | Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter | Jack Hartmann Money SongThe Money Song | Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter | Jack Hartmann Money SongJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Counting Coins Song for Kids | Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter | 2nd GradeCounting Coins Song for Kids | Penny, Nickel, Dime, Quarter | 2nd GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop
  4. 4The Money Song | USA Coins & Bills Song | Scratch GardenThe Money Song | USA Coins & Bills Song | Scratch GardenScratch GardenPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Coins for Kids | U.S. Money | Elementary MathCoins for Kids | U.S. Money | Elementary MathHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Learn the Coins | Kid's Classroom Learning VideoLearn the Coins | Kid's Classroom Learning VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Coins for Kids | Learn the value of US coins!Coins for Kids | Learn the value of US coins!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Adding and Subtracting Money | With Fun Activities for KidsAdding and Subtracting Money | With Fun Activities for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Money First Grade - Penny and Nickel - First Grade Math VideoMoney First Grade - Penny and Nickel - First Grade Math VideoMath & Learning Videos 4 KidsPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Learning Money First Grade - Dime and QuarterLearning Money First Grade - Dime and QuarterMath & Learning Videos 4 KidsPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Learning Money for Children in 1st and 2nd GradeLearning Money for Children in 1st and 2nd GradeMath & Learning Videos 4 KidsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Money Part 2 for Second Grade - Counting Money Problems for KidsMoney Part 2 for Second Grade - Counting Money Problems for KidsMath & Learning Videos 4 KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Learn to Name and Count U.S. CoinsLearn to Name and Count U.S. CoinsRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Equivalent Coin Combinations & Counting MoneyEquivalent Coin Combinations & Counting MoneyRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Money & Making ChangeMoney & Making ChangeRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Counting American coins | Measurement and data | Early Math | Khan AcademyCounting American coins | Measurement and data | Early Math | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Counting dollars | Measurement and data | Early Math | Khan AcademyCounting dollars | Measurement and data | Early Math | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Get Your Money Right Song - Learn About Money | Songs For Kids | Math | GoNoodleGet Your Money Right Song - Learn About Money | Songs For Kids | Math | GoNoodleGoNoodle | Get MovingPlay from here Loop
  19. 19"Coins!" by ABCmouse.com"Coins!" by ABCmouse.comABCmousePlay from here Loop
  20. 20How Coins Are Made ... For Kids!How Coins Are Made ... For Kids!USMINTPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Financial Literacy for Kids | Learn the basics of finance and budgetingFinancial Literacy for Kids | Learn the basics of finance and budgetingLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Financial Literacy—Needs and Wants | Learn about needs, wants, and opportunity costsFinancial Literacy—Needs and Wants | Learn about needs, wants, and opportunity costsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop

What do children learn about money in grades 1–2?

First graders (ages 6–7) usually learn the names and values of the penny, nickel, dime and quarter. Second graders (ages 7–8) count mixed groups of coins and dollar bills, use the cent and dollar signs, and solve simple money word problems.

How do I use these videos to practise counting coins?

Put real coins on the table and play a counting example. Loop that part with A–B and pause before the answer so your child counts first. Slowing to 0.75x helps when a video counts on by different amounts quickly.

Frequently asked questions

Are these videos about US money only?

Mostly, yes. The coin songs and lessons use US coins and dollars. The Learn Bright videos on needs, wants and financial basics apply anywhere, so they suit families outside the US too.

Which skills help before learning to count money?

Skip counting by 5s, 10s and 25s makes counting coins much easier, because nickels, dimes and quarters follow those patterns. Try our skip counting songs before the money lessons.