Place Value Practice Game: Two and Three Digit Numbers

Make place value more fun with this FREE place value practice game. This is ideal for second grade because it focuses on two and three digit numbers and writing them in standard, word, expanded form and base ten blocks. But there is also and editable sheet where you can add any number making this something first or 3rd grade students would love too. Perfect activity for teaching or reviewing place value during math centers.

Practicing place value is an important skill especially in lower elementary as students work to build their number sense. A two-digit number isn't just two numbers, it is tens and ones put together to make a bigger number. To practice and reinforce that concept, try this Place Value Practice Game freebie.

This free game works on two digit and three digit numbers and explores standard form, word form, expanded form and base ten blocks. This makes it ideal for second grade, but it could easily be adapted for other grades, as it comes with an editable sheet so you can use any numbers you want.

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Supplies Needed

What's That Number? Place Value Printable (free download at the bottom of this post)
Laminator (optional if you want to reuse the number cards))
Cardstock or Colored Paper
Printer (this is the one I use)
Scissors or Paper Cutter
Reusable Dry Erase Pockets (to make it a reusable activity)
Dry Erase Marker (fine point is better for this activity)

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Prepping & Playing Place Value Practice Game

If you want students to record their answers and turn them in, print a copy of the recording sheet for each student.

If you want to make it just a practice activity that they can use over and over, print out a few of the recording sheets and put them in the reusable dry erase sleeves. That way students can practice, write their answer, and then wipe it clean for the next student.

There are two sets of cards included - two digit and three digit numbers. If you are using this as a center and/or want to reuse the number cards, print them and then laminate for durability. There is also an EDITABLE page where you can type in any number you want. It is already formatted to match the same size and font as the other numbers.

Protip: If you are using four digit numbers and need to make the font smaller on the editable cards, follow these steps:

Make sure the file is saved to your computer then open it with Adobe (vs just opening it through your email in your web browser which is the default)
In Adobe you will be able to type in the faint blue boxes
To change the font or the size, hit control and e at the same time. A box will pop up that will let you change the font to anything on your computer and adjust the size of the font.

To play this place value practice game, students will select a number card and then fill out the columns on the recording sheet.

Write it - write the number in standard form (ex. 67)
Expand it - write the number in expanded form (ex. 60+7)
Draw it - draw the base ten blocks to make the number (you just just use lines for the tens and dots for ones)
Read it - write the word form of the number (ex. sixty-seven)

Once students have practiced all four ways to make the number, they pick another number card and try it again.

Download Place Value Practice Game

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