📚 Topic Summary
Nickels are coins worth 5 cents each. Learning to count nickels is an important step in understanding how money works. When counting nickels, you can skip count by 5s. For example, one nickel is 5 cents, two nickels are 10 cents, three nickels are 15 cents, and so on. This worksheet will help you practice counting nickels and recognizing their value.
🗂️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Nickel |
a. Ten cents |
| 2. Five Cents |
b. A coin worth 5 cents |
| 3. Ten Cents |
c. The value of two nickels |
| 4. Skip Counting |
d. Counting by adding the same number each time (e.g., 5, 10, 15...) |
| 5. Coin |
e. A piece of metal used as money |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
A nickel is a type of _____. It is worth _____ cents. If you have two nickels, you have _____ cents. We can use _____ to count nickels quickly. Knowing about nickels helps us with _____!
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you want to buy a sticker that costs 20 cents. How many nickels do you need to buy the sticker? Explain your answer.