One of my favorite ways to teach place value to 1st and 2nd graders is with games! One easy to prep and play game we love in my class is playing Place Value Dominoes!
I have two sets available with Under the Sea and Pirate themes focusing on the different representations of Tens and Ones and Hundreds, Tens and Ones respectively. Having the two sets (each with four variations) allows me to easily differentiate for the children in my class.
We play dominoes individually (it’s a great fast finisher!) as well as in pairs and small groups of 3 so they are perfect for math centers.
Both packs cover standard form, word form, place value, expanded form and base-10 block representations and come with optional recording sheets. (Word form with both Aussie and U.S. conventions are included).
Not only are dominoes VERY easy to prep (simply print, laminate and cut out), what I love about them the most is that once you have taught your class how to play once, they will know how to play EVERY TIME without you having to waste precious instructional time going over new instructions every time.
What is your favorite place value game to play?
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Oh this is so cute!