Place Value 1st Grade Lessons and Activities Guided Math Unit

Place Value Happy Math is here! It includes everything you need to teach place value, comparing numbers, numbers to 120, and 10 More and 10 Less in 1st grade! This guided math unit includes lesson slides, hands-on activities, math centers, worksheets, printable anchor charts, and assessment.

4 weeks of instruction!

⭐️ Week 1: Place Value (2-digit and 3-digit numbers for differentiation)

⭐️ Week 2: Place Value (2-digit and 3-digit numbers for differentiation)

⭐️ Week 3: Comparing and Ordering Numbers

⭐️Week 4: Numbers to 120 - 10 More 10 Less

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❤️ These units are designed to make planning as easy and low prep as possible for you while being engaging and fun for students! 

Included in the unit:

✅ Mini Lesson Slides:

These colorful and engaging teaching slides provide a comprehensive overview of concepts. They are designed to be easy to follow and include examples and practice problems to reinforce the concepts being taught. No planning or prep required, just click and teach! 

Powerpoint and Google Slides Versions Included

Each of the Lessons Includes:

✅ Learning Objective

✅ Vocabulary

✅ Teaching Slides 

✅ Practice Activities 

✅ Critical Thinking

There are 18 Mini Lessons included:

Place Value (2 Weeks)

• Lesson 1: Teen Numbers
• Lesson 2: Groups of 10
• Lesson 3: Tens and Ones
• Lesson 4: Base 10
• Lesson 5: Base 10 - 3-Digit Numbers
• Lesson 6: Value of a Digit
• Lesson 7: Expanded Form
• Lesson 8: Expanded Form - 3-Digit Numbers
• Lesson 9: Representing Numbers

Comparing Numbers (1 Week)

• Lesson 1: Introducing Comparing Numbers
• Lesson 2: Using Place Value to Compare
• Lesson 3: Compare Using Symbols
• Lesson 4: Compare Using Symbols
• Lesson 5: Ordering 2-Digit Numbers

Numbers to 120 (1 Week)

• Lesson 1: Review the 120 Chart
• Lesson 2: 10 More 10 Less
• Lesson 3: 10 More 10 Less
• Lesson 4: Missing Numbers

✅ Hands-On Addition Activities for Whole Group, Small Group, and Math Centers

These activities were created for hands-on practice with place value concepts!

I included activities to use during:

• Small Group Time – students get guided practice at the teacher table during math rotations
• Whole Group – I included activities that are perfect for whole group review during or at the end of your unit
• Math Centers - I love re-using activities we have already done together at teacher table because students are able to complete them independently!

Activities Included:

Place Value

• Magic 10 Math Mat
• Build a Number Math Mat
• Place Value Cards
• Expanded Form Math Mat
• Roll a Number
• Representing Numbers Math Mat
• Space Value Cards (2-digit and 3-digit)
• Space Value Cover (2-digit and 3-digit)
• Space Value Station

Comparing Numbers

• Scoop and Compare Math Mat
• Build and Compare Math Mat
• Place Value Compare Math Mat
• Roll and Compare
• Comparison Cards
• Ordering Numbers Math Mat
• Order Up! Task Cards

Numbers to 120

• 120 Chart
• 10 More 10 Less Math Mat
• 10 More 10 Less 1 More 1 Less Math Mat
• 10 More 10 Less 1 More 1 Less Cards
• Missing Number Cards

• Place Value Craft

For each activity, I included teacher notes that give ideas for using the activity in your classroom!

❤️ Math Mats are my favorite for no-prep activities. These activities are perfect for centers or small group work. They are designed to be hands-on and interactive, allowing students to apply the concepts they have learned in a fun and engaging way.

To use: just slide them into dry erase pockets and add manipulatives for hands-on practice!

✅ Math Anchor Charts and Mini Posters

These posters are perfect for classroom display and serve as a visual reminder of the key concepts covered in the unit. They include colorful graphics and clear explanations of concepts. Create a math reference wall to add to throughout your unit.

I also love using the included mini posters to make vocabulary rings for students to access during small group and math centers. 

And I give each of my students the individual Vocabulary Sheet to keep in their math folders for easy reference!

✅ Math Worksheets (Differentiated Options!)

This unit includes 20 worksheets for independent practice of the skills taught during the mini lessons! Perfect for math centers, independent work, and morning work.

✅ Assessment

Assess your students before, during, and after your unit!

Includes:

Exit Slips:

• These are designed to be quick check-in used throughout your unit for formative assessment.
• At the end of your lesson, give an exit slip to each student to complete. Collect and use the data to guide the next days small group instruction.
• 18 exit slips included!

Brain Check

• This is designed to be a summative assessment at the end of the unit.
• I included 2 versions that could be used as a pre-test and post test in your classroom.
• Answer keys are also included!

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