If the second coin matches the first coin, your child scores 1 point. If the second coin doesn't match the first coin, you receive 1 point. Try this 50 times. Parent Pointer Understanding probability is essential in many areas of mathematics. Playing games that involve chance is one way to explore the laws of probability.
Older children can use all types of coins.
The first player rolls the number cube and gets the number of pennies shown on the cube. Keep all like coins in batches or stacks of 5 or 10. As each player accumulates 5 pennies or more, the 5 pennies are traded for a nickel. Players take turns rolling the cube to collect additional coins. The first player to reach the set amount wins.