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Introducing Place Value to Kindergarteners Printable Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:Introducing Place Value to Kindergarteners

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to identify and understand the concept of place value in whole numbers up to the tens place.

Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Place value chart worksheets
  • Base ten blocks
  • Number cards (0-9)
  • Small container or bag

    • Introduction (10 minutes):

  • Begin the lesson by showing students a base ten block and asking if they know what it is.
  • Ask students to help you build a number, such as “5” using the base ten blocks.
  • Write the number “5” on the board and ask students to identify how many blocks were used to make the number.
  • Explain that each block represents a number and that numbers can also be represented by symbols (digits).
  • Tell students that in this lesson, they will learn how to identify the place value of digits in whole numbers up to the tens place.

    • Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

  • Use a place value chart to show students the place value of digits in a whole number.
  • Point out the ones place and tens place.
  • Show students a number card for the number “5” and place it in the ones place on the place value chart.
  • Show students a number card for the number “2” and place it in the tens place on the place value chart.
  • Write the number “25” on the board and have students identify the place value of each digit.

    • Guided Practice (15 minutes):

  • Give each student a small container or bag with a set of number cards (0-9).
  • Have students take turns pulling out a number card and placing it on the ones or tens place on a personal place value chart worksheet.
  • As a class, call out the number that was created on each student’s chart and have them identify the place value of each digit.

    • Independent Practice (10 minutes):

  • Give each student a place value chart worksheet and number cards (0-9).
  • Have students complete the worksheet by placing the number cards in the correct place on the chart.
  • Walk around the room and provide assistance as needed.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the concept of place value and ask students to give examples of numbers they created using their number cards.
  • Ask students to share something they learned during the lesson.
  • Remind students that place value is an important concept that they will continue to use and build upon as they learn more about numbers.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice to assess understanding of place value.
  • Collect and review completed worksheets for accuracy.
  • Use informal assessment such as questioning during the closure to gauge student understanding.

    • Note: This lesson plan can be adapted and modified to accommodate the specific needs and abilities of your students. You may also want to include additional activities or games for extra practice.