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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	3 digit numbers
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A Marvelous Three-Digit Adventure!

Introduction to Our Adventure

Welcome, young explorers! Today, we are going on a thrilling adventure into the magical land of three-digit numbers. Are you ready? Put on your imaginary explorer hats and grab your math gear, because we're about to embark on a journey that will reveal the secrets of these mystical numbers!

Setting the Scene

Picture this: You are a brave explorer in a hidden forest filled with numbers. In this forest, you discover three towering trees, each representing a place value: hundreds, tens, and ones.

• The Hundreds Tree is tall and mighty, standing for numbers from 100 to 900.
• The Tens Bush grows at the base, covering each hundred with ten branches, reaching from 0 to 90.
• The Ones Flower blooms at the bottom, revealing the petals that complete our numbers from 0 to 9.

Engaging the Students

The Mystery Box

To kick things off, we have a Mystery Box! Inside this box are three special items, each representing one of our three-digit place values. Can anyone guess what they might be?

1. A large block/spongy figure to represent hundreds.
2. A pack of colorful pencils to symbolize tens.
3. A handful of small beads for the ones.

Participation

Let's have fun! As I pull out each item from the Mystery Box, I want you to shout out the maximum number we can create with that item! For instance, if I pull out the large block (hundreds), shout out a three-digit number that starts with 1! How about 100? Or 300?

The Adventure Begins!

Now, let’s work together to create some awesome three-digit numbers using our items. Remember, the formula for a three-digit number is:

Hundreds + Tens + Ones = Three-Digit Number

As you figure out different combinations, think about how the Hundreds Tree, Tens Bush, and Ones Flower all come together to create these larger numbers.

Activity Launch

To solidify what we’ve learned, we will embark on our first group activity where you will work with your friends to create your own three-digit numbers using our mystery items and draw them on the board.

Conclusion

By the end of our adventure today, you will not only understand three-digit numbers but also how they can be built and visualized! Remember, every great explorer knows the importance of numbers in every journey. Let’s dive into this exciting world of three-digit numbers and unlock its secrets together!

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Are you ready to begin? Let’s get started! 🌟