Magic Piggy Bank Reveal: Count and Sort
<p>Piggy Bank Reveal Activity</p>
<p>This printable resource is a ready-to-use activity that teaches young learners how to count and recognise small amounts of money using 1p coins. With simple instructions and a touch of creativity, learners can engage in an interactive and fun learning experience.</p>
<p>Resource Components:</p>
<code>• Printable piggy banks featuring hidden numbers of 1p coins (e.g., 3 coins, 5 coins, 8 coins).
• Blank piggy banks designed to fully cover the piggy banks with coins.
Assembly Instructions:
• Print the piggy banks and shelves onto paper
• Glue the blank piggy banks over the piggy banks with coins, ensuring they align perfectly.
• Cut out the completed piggy banks.
• Laminate each piggy bank and shelf to make them durable and reusable.
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<p>How to Use the Resource:</p>
<code>1. Reveal the Coins:
• Provide torches or flashlights.
• Shinw the light behind the laminated piggy banks to reveal the hidden 1p coins inside.
2. Count the Coins:
• Learners count the number of 1p coins revealed.
3. Sort and Match:
• Learners place the piggy bank on the corresponding mat or area labeled with the total number of coins (e.g., 3p, 5p, 8p).
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<p>Learning Objectives:</p>
<code>• Counting Skills: Build confidence in counting small quantities of 1p coins.
• Numeracy Development: Recognize and understand coin values and totals.
• Fine Motor Skills: Practice handling and placing objects carefully.
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<p>Why It’s Effective:</p>
<p>The resource combines interactive play with visual and tactile elements, making learning about money engaging and memorable. Its ready-to-print design saves time, and the torchlight activity adds an exciting, magical twist for young learners.</p>