Place Value Bootcamp

We are working hard on place value concepts.  We have been counting objects, grouping objects in sets of ten, and using base ten blocks to compose and decompose numbers.  Base ten blocks are a math manipulatives specifically designed to help children concretely understand place value concepts.  The blocks are composed of tiny cubes to represent ones, rods to represent tens, and flats to represent 100.  We even did a little place value boot camp.  I found this great video by the Teacher Tipster.  Hilarious! 


After watching the video, we made ourselves into base ten blocks to build numbers.  Standing tall meant ten and making yourself into a small ball meant one.  The students were really showing understanding and could easily figure out how many tens and how many ones were in each number called.  Watch these students make numbers!  They are just awesome!


There are some great interactive web sites to practice our place value objectives.  Click on the links below to play.

Shark Pool Place Value

Dino Place Value

Critter Junction

Base Ten Fun

Base Ten Bingo

Of course, don't forget there are ways to practice these important place value objectives on the ipad as well.  Montessori Numbers has students building and ordering numbers for $2.99.  There is also the app called Base Ten Bingo for $1.99.