We are working hard on place value concepts. We have been counting objects, grouping objects in sets of ten, and using base ten blocks to compose and decompose numbers. Base ten blocks are a math manipulative specifically designed to help children concretely understand place value concepts. The blocks are composed of tiny cubes to represent ones, rods to represent tens, and flats to represent 100. We even did a little place value boot camp. I found this great video by the Teacher Tipster. Hilarious!
After watching the video, we made ourselves into base ten blocks to build numbers. Standing tall meant ten and making yourself into a small ball meant one. The students were really showing understanding and could easily figure out the number by counting how many tens and how many ones. Watch these students make numbers! The students at their desks are writing the numbers made by the students up front. Then, the students acting out the number count off. Please excuse our shaking video, it was our cameraman's first attempt. What awesome students!
Also this week, we checked out the Chromebooks to practice place value concepts through games. There are some great interactive web sites to practice our place value objectives. Click on the links below to play.
Of course, don't forget there are ways to practice these important place value objectives on the ipad as well. Montessori Numbers has students building and ordering numbers for $2.99. There is also the app called Base Ten Bingo for $1.99.
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