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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Place value
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Exciting Place Value Adventure!

Introduction

Good morning, young mathematicians! 🌟 Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting adventure through the magical world of Place Value!

Spark Your Imagination

Before we dive into the numbers, let’s close our eyes for a moment. Imagine you are a brave explorer in a futuristic land called Numera, where numbers aren’t just symbols; they’re living creatures! Each number has its own personality, and they live in different neighborhoods based on their place value.

The Mysterious Neighborhoods

In Numera, we have ones, tens, and hundreds neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is unique:

• Ones Neighborhood: This is where the single digits live. They are fun-loving and enjoy collecting little things, like stickers or marbles.

• Tens Neighborhood: The numbers here are a bit more mature, living in neat groups of ten. They love to play games that involve teamwork and strategy.

• Hundreds Neighborhood: This is the grandest area with spacious houses! The hundreds work together to build big projects and keep everything organized.

The Mission

For today’s mission, you will become a Place Value Explorer! Your task is to help your new number friends figure out where they belong. We’ll discover how to break down larger numbers and see how their place value affects them.

Group Activity: Number Sorting

1. I will give each of you some number cards with different numbers on them.
2. Together, we will create a giant place value chart on the board.
3. You will sort your number cards into the appropriate neighborhoods: Ones, Tens, or Hundreds!

Let’s Get Started!

Are you ready to meet the characters of Numera and help them find their homes? Grab your explorer hats 🏕️ and let’s go on this thrilling journey into place value!