40 minutes filled with Google Slides lesson, 5 worksheets, and 1 game...

In this virtual OR in person lesson, your students will compare 2-digit numbers by applying place value and Base-10 concepts. Activities are designed to accommodate students working at kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade levels. You can use this bundle for sub plans, distance learning, or use one at a time when you need more math content! This lesson is designed to save you time by providing no-prep resources for your classroom. Continue reading below to see what's included!

• Warmup - Begin your lesson with the Big and Small worksheet. Students complete a 3-page worksheet activity comparing two numbers from 1-20. This worksheet is designed according to kindergarten levels and should take students around 5 minutes to complete.
  • Activity Type: Worksheet
  • Grade level: Kindergarten
  • Time: 5 minutes

• Minilesson - Use your Google Slides minilesson to teach your students how to compare two 2-digit numbers using place value concepts. Across 22 slides, your students will practice comparing two 2-digit numbers by looking at the digits in the 10s place. This slideshow is designed according to 1st grade levels and should take around 10 minutes to complete.
  • Activity Type: Google Slides Lesson
  • Grade level: 1st Grade
  • Time: 10 minutes

• Guided Practice - Continue exploring place value with the Place Value Card Deck. Using numbers 10-99, students can play a variety of games like war, memory, and other engaging activities to match Base-10 models to 2-digit numbers. This game is designed according to 1st grade standards and should take students around 10 minutes to complete.
  • Activity Type: Game
  • Grade Level: 1st Grade
  • Time: 10 minutes

• Independent Practice - Provide students with THREE worksheet options depending on their ability level. Grade level students will compare 2-digit numbers in written form and Base-10 models. Lower students will compare numbers 1-20 in written form and Base-10 models. Higher students will compare 3-digit numbers using place value clues. This activity is designed according to Kindergarten - 2nd grade standards and should take students around 10 minutes to complete.
  • Activity Type: Differentiated Worksheets
  • Grade Levels: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
  • Time: 10 minutes

• Assessment - At the end of math time, administer the Compare the Numbers worksheet. Over 10 problems and 3 pages, students will indicate which number or Base-10 model in a row is bigger. To meet the learning objective, they should answer at least 8 problems correctly. This activity is designed according to 1st grade standards and should take students around 5 minutes to complete.
  • Activity Type: Assessment
  • Grade Level: 1st Grade
  • Time: 5 minutes

• Teacher Explanation Guide - This PDF bonus file thoroughly explains each activity in the lesson. This resource is for teacher use to guide you during the lesson. You will also find the distance learning plan in this document.
  • Document Type: PDF
  • Product: Teacher Guide

I hope this lesson provides you and your students an efficient, engaging, and useful way to explore place value! Regardless of whether you follow the teacher guide to the letter or use one activity at a time, this bundle is sure to provide your students with no-prep, math-filled fun all year.

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WHY DOES THE TITLE SLIDE SAY 'LESSON 7'? This 40-minute lesson is part of a place value unit! If you found this lesson pack helpful for your classroom, make sure to check out all other lessons available and consider purchasing the whole unit.