Students sort the coins by value. Students select one coin from each pile and arrange them in a column by size from largest to smallest. Students select another coin from each pile. Beside each coin use pennies to demonstrate the value of each coin. Students arrange second set of coins in a column by value from largest to smallest.
Students compare and contrast both columns of coins.
Teacher reads cards. Students place that coin value on their desks. Caller reads cards. The first player to place the correct amount on the board wins the point. The first player to accumulate 5 points wins the game and becomes the new caller.