Work Station #8: Place Value "Top It" Game and Working with Base Ten Blocks
Skill/Objective:
Students will place a collection of base 10 blocks into tens and ones and write the corresponding numbers to develop an understanding of place value.
Materials:
Description of Activity:
The students will play the Place Value Top It Game (detailed instructions below), construct numbers of their own with the Base Ten Blocks and "Constructing Numbers Worksheet", and watch a short video clip.
Ideas for Differentiation:
The teacher will be available to help those students who are struggling with the concept of place value and encourage them to construct smaller numbers with their Base Ten Blocks on the "Constructing Numbers" Worksheet. The teacher will encourage those students who need more of a challenge to construct larger numbers.
Assessment:
Downloads:
Place Value "Top It" Game With Assembly Instructions and Kid-Friendly Directions
Constructing Numbers With Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
Place Value Video
References:
Teachers Pay Teachers ("Top It" Game)
Teacher Tipster (Video)
Students will place a collection of base 10 blocks into tens and ones and write the corresponding numbers to develop an understanding of place value.
Materials:
- Place Value "Top It" Game Worksheet
- Base Ten Blocks and "Constructing Numbers" Worksheet
- place value worksheet
- website for Place Value Song ready to show class
Description of Activity:
The students will play the Place Value Top It Game (detailed instructions below), construct numbers of their own with the Base Ten Blocks and "Constructing Numbers Worksheet", and watch a short video clip.
Ideas for Differentiation:
The teacher will be available to help those students who are struggling with the concept of place value and encourage them to construct smaller numbers with their Base Ten Blocks on the "Constructing Numbers" Worksheet. The teacher will encourage those students who need more of a challenge to construct larger numbers.
Assessment:
- Formative: The teacher will observe as the students play the place value game and construct numbers of their own with the Base Ten Blocks to make sure they are understanding the concept.
Downloads:
Place Value "Top It" Game With Assembly Instructions and Kid-Friendly Directions
Constructing Numbers With Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
Place Value Video
References:
Teachers Pay Teachers ("Top It" Game)
Teacher Tipster (Video)