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Classroom activity · Crossword puzzles
Money Words Crossword
Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, plus price, save and wallet. Money words with a word bank.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–4
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Topic
- Crossword puzzles
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading clues, Problem solving
What kids do
“Read each clue and fill in the money word. The word bank can help.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2. A round, flat piece of money
- 5. To keep money to spend later
- 6. How much something costs
- 9. A small case for carrying money
- 1. A coin worth 25 cents
- 3. A coin worth 5 cents
- 4. A coin worth 1 cent
- 7. A small coin worth 10 cents
Words on this sheet
bankcoindimedollarnickelpennypricequartersavewallet
Teacher tip
Have real or play coins out so kids can match words to coins.
How to use it
- Let kids work in pencil so they can erase.
- Read the clues aloud for younger kids or new readers.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Kids stuck on one clue. Remind them to skip it and come back.
Talk about it
- How did crossing letters help you?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Use the words for a quick vocabulary game later in the week.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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