What is Place Value?
Numbers are made of digits, and each digit has a special place!
In two-digit numbers, the first digit tells us how many tens we have, and the second digit tells us how many ones. We can show this with blocks - long sticks for tens and small cubes for ones!
How to Read Place Value
1️⃣ Look at the first digit - that's how many TENS we have
2️⃣ Look at the second digit - that's how many ONES we have
3️⃣ Add them together to make the whole number!
Let's Play with Place Value!
Example 1: Building Numbers with Blocks
Let's make the number 47 using place value blocks:
Tens
10
10
10
10
Ones
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
See how we have 4 tens (40) and 7 ones (7)? Together they make 47!
Example 2: Interactive Place Value Challenge
Can you make the number 63 using the blocks below?
Current Number: 0
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use household items: Count groups of 10 with items like buttons, coins, or cereal pieces to make place value hands-on.
- Play place value games: Say a number and have your child show it with their fingers (left hand for tens, right for ones).
- Connect to real life: Point out place value in prices, ages, or calendar dates to show its everyday importance.