What others say

"I often struggled with ways to teach decomposition and this resource offers many different options with different math manipulatives to support this math concept. "

Shannon B.

"This is great for extra practice or we have even sent it home for homework. Once I explain the directions, students can complete independently. "

Molly J.

Description

Help kids discover different ways to make the same number with these playful, hands-on number decomposition activities. The record sheets are perfect for preschool or kindergarten math centers.

The pack provides a quick assessment you can use to differentiate the activities for a variety of learners.

Then kids begin breaking down the numbers 3 through 10 with counting beans, unifix cubes and two-color counters.

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Number Decomposition

Name: Number Decomposition
Brand: Playdough to Plato
SKU: 2762514
Price: 5.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.87 (462 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

PDF

Grades

PreK - K

Subjects

Basic Operations, Math, Numbers

Standards

CCSSK.OA.A.3

What others say

"I often struggled with ways to teach decomposition and this resource offers many different options with different math manipulatives to support this math concept. "

Shannon B.

"This is great for extra practice or we have even sent it home for homework. Once I explain the directions, students can complete independently. "

Molly J.

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Kindergarten Math Bundle

Stay prepared all year long with this mega pack of kindergarten math activities!Having such a huge selection makes it so easy to differentiate because you can easily stretch kids who are ready for a challenge and break down tricky concepts for students who are struggling.The playful games make learn

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Description

The pack provides a quick assessment you can use to differentiate the activities for a variety of learners.

Then kids begin breaking down the numbers 3 through 10 with counting beans, unifix cubes and two-color counters.

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--> The Kindergarten Math Bundle (including this pack!)

--> Number Decomposition

--> Comparing Numbers

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4.9

Rated 4.87 out of 5, based on 462 reviews

462
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424

Mostly used with Kindergarten

Reviews

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Hands on fun

Rated 5 out of 5

October 19, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I love using these for RTI. I love how it has a variety of worksheets. Thank you!

It happens in first

(TPT Seller)

635 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: 1st

Response from

Playdough to Plato

(TPT Seller)

Oct 20, 2025

I’m so happy this resource is useful to you! You're doing awesome things in the classroom—thank you for your dedication!

Number Sense Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

October 8, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I often struggled with ways to teach decomposition and this resource offers many different options with different math manipulatives to support this math concept.

Shannon B.

73 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: K, 1st

Response from

Playdough to Plato

(TPT Seller)

Oct 10, 2025

I love hearing this! Your students are lucky to have such a dedicated teacher. Keep up the fantastic work!

great visual/hands on

Rated 4 out of 5

August 16, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Having the kids do this with manipulatives is a game changer. You can see those neuros linking right in their brains!

Donna G.

229 reviews • Massachusetts

Grades taught: K

Response from

Playdough to Plato

(TPT Seller)

Aug 22, 2025

Thank you for your kind comment! I’m so glad to know this resource is benefiting your classroom. You’re doing fantastic work!

A win win for students and teachers!

Rated 5 out of 5

August 14, 2025

This is a great center for kindergarten and first grade students.

Donielle Harasin

(TPT Seller)

46 reviews • Michigan

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Response from

Playdough to Plato

(TPT Seller)

Aug 15, 2025

This makes my day! I'm thrilled the resource is working well for you. You're making a big impact!

Great visual

Rated 5 out of 5

August 9, 2025

This really helped the students see what it meant to decompose.

Ellen P.

191 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: K

Student populations: Mild to severe disabilities

Response from

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(TPT Seller)

Aug 12, 2025

Thank you for your kind comment! I’m so glad to know this resource is benefiting your classroom. You’re doing fantastic work!

Rated 5 out of 5

June 25, 2025

This is great for extra practice or we have even sent it home for homework. Once I explain the directions, students can complete independently.

Molly J.

301 reviews

Grades taught: K

Response from

Playdough to Plato

(TPT Seller)

Jun 27, 2025

This makes my day! I'm thrilled the resource is working well for you. You're making a big impact!

Rated 5 out of 5

June 2, 2025

This is a great resource for practice. Thank you.

Kelly Andrews

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1,012 reviews

Grades taught: K

Response from

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Jun 4, 2025

This makes my day! I'm thrilled the resource is working well for you. You're making a big impact!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 20, 2025

This is a great resource to teach students to compose and decompose numbers!

The Primary Prepster

(TPT Seller)

331 reviews

Grades taught: K, 1st

Response from

Playdough to Plato

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May 23, 2025

I love hearing this! Your students are lucky to have such a dedicated teacher. Keep up the fantastic work!

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSK.OA.A.3

Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2 + 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).