Place Value Drop

Well hello there people! It has been a hot minute since I have sat down to BLOG. True, sit down, and type it out blogging. I could sit here and tell you everything that has been crazy, but do you really want to know? Probably not. Totally okay because I probably would stress myself out too rehashing this crazy time in life, when I can be celebrating how blessed I am-no matter what! 
Think positive-live positive right?

So let's jump right in! This little post is all about place value. If you teach place value-specifically tens and ones, this game is for you! It also incorporates expanded form as well, so getting them to really count out and add the two places together. 

Materials needed: 

-popsicle sticks (small or medium) I used medium in my game
-sharpie
-place value chart (tens and ones)
-recording sheet (you can grab it pre-done HERE) (you can also have them record in their math journals as well. Teacher preference!)
-snack baggies to store the sticks

How to make:

*Using popsicle sticks (medium size is what I used) make ten dots on one side and one dot on the other. Do this for each popsicle stick until you reach 10 sticks. (that is considered 1 set)

 
* I store each set in snack size baggies and put in a tub for math station.

* Make copies of the recording sheet (double sided) You can laminate the recording sheets or put them in dry erase sleeves. You can also have your kids do it in their math journal if so desired.

How to play:

* Students get a bag of place value popsicle sticks, recording sheet and/or dry erase marker/pencil. In a handful they drop the sticks in their area. They sort the groups of ten and the ones. They write how many groups of ten and how many ones on the   recording sheet. Then to extend they expand it on the  equation lines below.

· Ex: 60+4=64

* They repeat this until time is up or sheet is full. If using dry erase they can erase and do it again. It can also be played with a partner.

Watch a quick video in action:

Want to grab the game resources? Click HERE 

See! Super simple to make and the kids love dropping the place value! 

Have a BLESSED week! 

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God."

1 John 3:1