Teaching Expanded Numbers

This FREE manipulative is for teaching expanded numbers.  This is an ideal resource to use when introducing the concept, and to reinforce understanding with students who are struggling conceptually.  You can download this resource for free at:  

• http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-Expanded-Numbers-A-Hands-on-Manipulative

In addition to the hand-on manipulatives, here are a few other websites that you can use to further this teaching strategy for students in need of intervention: 

• http://ictgames.com/arrowcards.html
• http://www.ictgames.com/arrowCards_revised_v4.html
• http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/countmein/children_arrow_card.html
• Here is a more specific lesson plan:  http://mail.clevelandcountyschools.org/~ccselem/FOV1-00036ACA/FOV1-00036ACD/Using%20Arrow%20Cards.pdf?Plugin=Loft