Counting Money Special Ed

How Should I Teach Counting Money In Special Ed?

Learning how to count money is usually a lot of fun for all students, including those in special ed. Most kids have had several opportunities to use money and might even have savings of their own. Kids enjoy learning how to count money because it gives them independence and a useful skill. When you're teaching counting money in special ed, plan lessons that correspond to your students' ability levels. Here are some general tips for teaching counting money to students with special needs.

  • Keep each lesson short. Many kids in special ed have short attention spans and will lose focus after more than ten or fifteen minutes.
  • Use hands-on materials, like play money. Many kids in special ed learn better when they use visual aids. Let your students use the play money to figure out the answers to problems. Unlike kids in regular ed, your special ed students might have some difficulty figuring out answers in their head.
  • Play counting money games to keep students engaged. Monopoly is a fun game that uses money.
  • Let kids look at real money. Although play money can be used most of the time, your students should see the real version of each denomination. Even the best play money isn't exactly like real money. Some special ed kids might have trouble making the connection between play money and real money.

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