Hungry Caterpillars Money Games for Kids

Help kids practice counting money with this really fun Hungry Caterpillars Game. This free printable Money Games for kids is inspired by The Hungry Caterpillar and allows students to practice counting coins and making change as they eat their way though the book one apple, pickle, cupcake, at a time. This free money ames is such a fun money activity for kids from  kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders. Simply print money printables and you are ready to play and learn this coin game for kids

Hungry Caterpillar Game

Practice makes perfect when kids are learning how to count money. First they need to recognize which American coins are which: penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar bills. Then they need to know what each coins is worth. Finally, they need to learn to add up various amounts from coins. This money game for kids allows kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 students to practice those important skills while having fun. This money game online is a fun hungry caterpillar activity where you help your caterpillar buy the food they need to grow into a beautiful butterfly. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – you will love this money games to make practicing FUN!

Money games for kids

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _________ <<. The money printables pdf file will open in a new window for you to save your freebie. Now print off  the pages. This pack is fully black and white, which will help with printing costs.

Coin games for kids

Besides the free printable hungry caterpillars money games below, you’ll need one dice and play money.

The money sorting mat (pictured above) is especially helpful for Preschool and Kindergarten age kids just learning to recognize money.

Money games online

This fun money game for kids is inspired by The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.  It has various ways to play so that it is appropriate for Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade kids.

This is such a fun, simple money game for up to 4 kids! Just print, laminate, and follow the directions for either version for Preschool-3rd grade.

Note:  It works great for kids of various levels to play together.

Kid play money

Younger children play the game by completing their “shopping list” and paying for the food by using the coins needed guide. They do not need to count more than 1-4. They will match the money picture with the coin to pay for their caterpillars food.

Money Activity for Kids

Older children (1st-3rd grade) will have fun practicing counting money as they try to get their caterpillar the most food.

Not only was it LOTS of fun to play, but it was great practice too!

 

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Hungry Caterpillar Money Games

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