Build a Number: Place Value Games and Activities | Math Expressions Aligned Task

Introduce and reinforce place value with your 1st and 2nd grade students with the "Build a Number" game! This place value activity is perfect for reinforcing the concept of tens and ones (2-digit numbers) in a hands-on way.

Designed as a low-prep, printable resource, this game is versatile enough to be used as a place value center, individual activity, or small group task.

Included in this Resource:

⭐️ Build a Number Printable Student Work Mat: A reusable mat where students can build two-digit numbers in multiple ways including dot arrays, expanded form, place value drawings, equations, and ten frames. Laminate it for repeated use in your place value math centers.

⭐️ 10 Real-Life Picture Cards: Students will pull a card, count the objects, and then represent the number in various ways, connecting real-world visuals to abstract math concepts.

⭐️ Printable Number Cards: Students can use these to represent numbers in expanded form. If you're using Math Expressions, you can easily substitute these with your Secret Code Cards for a seamless transition.

How to Play:

In the "Build a Number" game, students select a place value task card, count the objects on the picture, and use the student work mat to represent the number in multiple ways. This activity helps students visualize 2-digit numbers (tens and ones), making it the perfect place value game for your classroom.

Perfect for:

✅ Place value centers

✅ Math centers or math stations

✅ Independent practice

✅ Small group activities