Place Value

Math

• The first-grade child has learned how to identify and understand the value of each digit in a two-digit number.
• They can also demonstrate the concept of place value by representing numbers using base-ten blocks.
• The child has learned how to compare two-digit numbers and determine which one is greater or smaller based on their place value.
• They can also decompose two-digit numbers into tens and ones to further understand the place value system.

For continued development related to place value, encourage the child to play games that involve identifying and comparing numbers. They can use playing cards or dice to create two-digit numbers and practice comparing them. Additionally, they can use household objects like buttons or beads to represent numbers and practice decomposing them into tens and ones.

Book Recommendations

• Place Value: A Counting Book by David A. Adler: This book introduces place value concepts through engaging illustrations and simple explanations.
• How Much Is a Million? by David M. Schwartz: While not specifically focused on place value, this book helps children understand the magnitude of large numbers and reinforces the concept of place value.
• One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab by April Pulley Sayre and Jeff Sayre: This book creatively explores different ways to count, including using multiples of ten, which helps reinforce the concept of place value.