Write the Room: Determine Place Value Names Up to Ten Thousands is an engaging and interactive classroom activity designed for 3rd-grade students. This game transforms your learning environment into a place of active exploration, encouraging students to walk around the room and find task cards, each displaying a number. Students will determine the place value of a specific digit on the card—whether it’s in the ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, or ten thousands place—and record their answers on the provided recording sheets.
This resource includes 12 task cards, easy-to-use recording sheets, and instructions for quick setup. Ideal for reinforcing place value concepts in a fun, kinesthetic way, this activity supports a variety of learning styles, including visual and kinesthetic learners. It’s perfect for daily math practice, review sessions, or as an engaging early finisher activity.
What’s Included:
12 Task Cards with numbers up to ten thousands
Student Recording Sheets
Teacher Instructions
Answer Key
Key Features:
Aligned with 3.NBT.A.1 (Number and Operations in Base Ten)
Easy to set up with reusable materials
Encourages movement and active learning
Supports visual and kinesthetic learners
Ideal for place value review and practice
Learning Objectives:
Identify the place value of digits in numbers up to ten thousands.
Reinforce number sense and base-ten understanding.
Educational Benefits:
This activity provides multiple educational benefits:
Interactive Learning: By incorporating movement, students engage in active learning, making math more dynamic and enjoyable.
Place Value Mastery: The game emphasizes place value skills, essential for building a strong foundation in math.
Supports Different Learning Styles: The combination of visual task cards and physical activity appeals to a variety of learning preferences.
Problem-Solving Skills: Students apply critical thinking to determine the place value of each digit.