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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Using a FILE FOLDER to teach PLaCe VaLuE




I came up with this idea because my students were really struggling with the place value blocks. They just couldn't get it, so I decided each student would make their own place value folder that they could use in class & take home too.
File Folder Instructions:
Fold the bottom of the file folder up about 3 inches* Cut along the crease up to the fold* Cut two more times on the left, & 2 more on the right(you will have six flaps)* Label each flap* Hold down three alternating flaps & tape down with clear packaging tape* Then, tape the three flaps that are left* Now you have 6 pockets.
Number Cards:
Fold the index cards horizontaly* Have students number the top of the cards 0-9 with a red marker* Have them number the bottom with zeros using a black marker.
Pockets for Number Cards:
To make my library pockets to hold the number cards, I use a mailing envelope. Seal the envelope, fold in half, & cut. You now have 2 pockets!
Great folder for place value & to teach the "value" of each digit!

7 comments:

  1. Um, genius. I will totally use this next year!!


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  3. Love this idea! Not sure I will make one for each student but definitely a few to keep in my math center.

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  4. great idea, especially for my strugglers...any chance you could share the other documents you pasted into the folder?

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  5. Found this on Pinterest, just in time to use with my 6 year old daughter during homeschool math today! Thanks for posting!

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    1. Thanks for sharing! I love your file folder. I will be back to visit your blog.

      Janna
      Fabulous Finch Facts

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