🔢Math Standard
Counting Coins to a Dollar Worksheet
Count each set of coins from largest to smallest value — quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies — and write the total.
3rd Grade 15 min
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3rd Grade · Math
3rd Grade Money Worksheets
Third graders take money skills from counting coins to making change and solving real shopping problems. These free printable 3rd grade money worksheets cover counting coins and bills, comparing amounts, making change, and multi-step money word problems. Every worksheet includes a printable answer key, and the easy, standard, and challenge tiers make it easy to differentiate practice.
Reviewed by ClassReady Editorial Team Last updated August 2026
Before this skill
- Identifying coin values
- Counting mixed coins
- Addition and subtraction to 100
Common mistakes to watch for
- Counting coins too quickly and skipping a value
- Subtracting the cost from the paid amount instead of making change correctly
- Writing amounts without the dollar sign or cents symbol
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Frequently Asked Questions
What money skills do 3rd graders learn?
Third graders count coin and bill combinations, compare amounts of money, make change for purchases, and solve word problems involving money.
How can I help my child count a handful of change?
Sort coins from largest to smallest value first, then count on. Quarter, quarter, plus a dime, plus a nickel — saying the running total aloud builds confidence.
Are these money worksheets free and printable?
Yes. Every worksheet is a free, printable PDF with an answer key, and no sign-up is required.