US Coins File Folders

Students will identify, match, and sort US coins using real photos. This set of file folder activities will help students practice foundational life skills and falls under our personal finance & money management category. Laminate and place Velcro on the folders and manipulatives for repeated use. Teacher instructions are provided on how to put together the file folders. AGES AND SUPPORT NEEDS For younger to older students (elementary to young adult students) who need more visuals, support, and repetition before and while generalizing this skill. IDEAS FOR USE You can use this resource in a multitude of ways: Pair with IEP goals on life skills – money management, personal finance Life skills classroom lessons Small groups, centers/stations Individual 1:1 work to independent work Warm-up, exit ticket, early finishers WHAT'S INSIDE Resource Guide About the Resource Using the Resource Resource Walkthrough File Folders 1. Picture Match Students identify and match real photos of coins 2. Word Match Students read and match text of coins 3. Identify (4 activities: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢) Students identify the correct coins and non-examples 4. Sort (4 activities: 1¢ vs. 5¢; 5¢ vs. 10¢; 10¢ vs. 25¢; and all of the coins) Students sort real photos of coins between the two or multiple groups PROMOTING NEURODIVERSITY + FUTURE-FOCUSED WORK We want to support you in your classroom to promote life skills that are important for preparing students for life after high school. You can email us at hello@autismgrownup.com if you have any feedback, questions, and/or requests for resources.