Ballooning Numbers Adventure

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a series of balloons, each containing a base ten block representation of a three-digit number. Below the array of balloons, there are several numbers written in standard form that are not currently matched to any balloon. The task for students is to cut out these numbers along the dotted lines and then glue each one onto the balloon with the matching base ten blocks. By doing this, students practice the critical skill of converting between visual representations of numbers and their standard numeric form.

The “Ballooning Numbers Adventure” worksheet is crafted to teach students about the place value of hundreds, tens, and ones in a three-digit number using base ten blocks. It emphasizes the skill of recognizing the value of each block type and counting them to determine the overall number. This exercise helps students to visualize larger numbers and understand the structure of our number system. Engaging in this cut-and-paste activity not only bolsters students’ number sense but also develops their fine motor skills and ability to analyze and compare numerical data.