Come prepared to play games that teach the following place value concepts: understanding 10's, 100's and 1 000's, comparing numbers, identifying place value, composing/decomposing numbers, number patterns using number lines, early rounding and expanding numbers. Games will incorporate the use of number lines, cards, and regular spotted dice (place value dice optional). Handout will contain gameboards, concept skill checklists for assessment, journal ideas.
COME PREPPARED TO PLAY: BRING A DECK OF CARDS, 8 REGULAR DICE, COPY OF HANDOUT.. NUMBER LINES AND PLACE VALUE DICE OPTIONAL.
Jane is the author of Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks and has over 30 years experience in conducting Math workshops in the area of using games as a teaching strategy. She is passionate about meeting the needs of all students and continues to work with teachers, students and parents.