Understanding Place Values for First Graders printable lesson plan

Lesson Title:Understanding Place Values for First Graders

Lesson Objective: Students will understand the concept of place value and be able to identify the place and value of digits in a number.

Materials:

  • Base-10 blocks
  • Place value worksheets
  • Chart paper
  • Markers

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

    1. Begin the lesson by reviewing the concept of counting numbers.
    2. Use base-10 blocks to model the numbers 1-10 and have the students count the blocks.
    3. Introduce the concept of place value by writing the number “42” on the chart paper and asking the students what the “4” represents and what the “2” represents.
    4. Write the numbers “42” and “24” on the chart paper and ask the students to identify the place and value of each digit.

    Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

    1. Pass out the base-10 blocks to each student.
    2. Have the students work with partners to create numbers using the blocks and write the numbers on a sheet of paper.
    3. Call on a few students to share their numbers and have the class identify the place and value of each digit.
    4. Write the numbers on the chart paper and have the students help identify the place and value of each digit.
    5. Review the concept of place value and the importance of understanding it.

    Guided Practice (20 minutes):

    1. Pass out the place value worksheets to each student.
    2. Have the students work with their partners to complete the worksheets by identifying the place and value of each digit in a number.
    3. Circulate around the room to assist and check for understanding.
    4. Encourage the students to use the base-10 blocks to help them visualize the problem.

    Independent Practice (10 minutes):

    1. Have the students complete a few more problems on their own using the base-10 blocks and place value worksheets.
    2. Provide extra support and assistance as needed.

    Closure (5 minutes):

    1. Review the key concepts of place value with the students.
    2. Have a few students share their solutions to a place value problem.
    3. Remind the students that understanding place value is an important math skill and will be used in many areas of their lives.

    Assessment: Observe students during independent practice, check the place value worksheets and informally assess students’ understanding of the place value concept using verbal questions. Also check if students are able to identify the place and value of digits in a number, use the base-10 blocks to visualize the problem and explain their thinking.