Engage your 3rd and 4th-grade students with "Build Numbers," a versatile math game that reinforces place value concepts through interactive play!

This game offers two exciting versions, making it perfect for math centers, small groups, or whole-class activities.

Aligned with the Math Expressions curriculum, "Build Numbers" helps students practice writing numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form while having fun.

Included in this Resource:

⭐️ Direction Cards: Guide students through different ways to represent numbers. 

⭐️ Number Cards: Cards featuring two-digit, three-digit, and four-digit numbers for students to work with.

⭐️ Place Value Cards: Visual aids to help students build numbers and understand place value concepts. (Note: If using Math Expressions, substitute these with your Secret Code Cards.)

⭐️ Build the Number Workmat: A comprehensive workmat that allows students to fill in numbers in standard form, expanded form, word form, and place value blocks.

How to Play:

Version 1: Students draw a direction card and a number card. For example, if they draw "108" and "Quick Draw," they would quickly draw the number 108 using place value tens and ones. If they draw “205” and “Word Form” they would write two hundred five.

Version 2: Students use the Build the Number Workmat. They draw a number card and fill out the entire workmat with that number, representing it in different forms and using place value blocks.

Simply print the number cards, direction cards, and place value cards on different colors of cardstock, and cut them apart. Keep the number cards and direction cards in separate piles face down. Place value cards can be displayed face up so students can choose from them to build their numbers. If you use Math Expressions, you can use your Secret Code Cards instead of the provided Place Value Cards.

Perfect for:

• Place value centers
• Math centers or math stations
• Independent practice
• Small group activities

This resource aligns with the Math Expressions curriculum, ensuring that your students practice essential place value skills in an engaging, hands-on way. It’s a must-have addition to your 3rd and 4th-grade math toolkit!

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