Comparing Numbers to 20 Activity: Place Value Party Riddle – math resource by Amy Lemons and Get Your Teach On

About this resource

Students solve number comparison cards and use their answers to uncover a mystery riddle! This interactive activity combines numbers to 20 practice with a motivating riddle format that keeps students engaged as they review.

Students can use connecting cubes or other math manipulatives to model the numbers, compare quantities, and cover the correct answers on the included recording mat.

Students will practice:

Comparing numbers to 20
Identifying which number is greater
Identifying which number is less
Using number sense to solve comparisons
Representing numbers with manipulatives
Recording answers to reveal a riddle

This activity is designed for kindergarten and first grade. Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, partner work, or an independent math center.

Meet the creator

Amy Lemons

Teacher & Curriculum Author

Amy started teaching in 2006 and spent most of her classroom years in 1st and 2nd grade. She has shared lessons and activities with teachers on her blog since 2011, built around hands-on activities and meaningful books.

✓Co-creator of Rooted in Reading, now serving K–3
✓Co-creator of Magic of Math and Write On! with Hope King
✓Taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade

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Comparing Numbers to 20 Activity: Place Value Party Riddle

Name: Comparing Numbers to 20 Activity: Place Value Party Riddle
Brand: Amy Lemons
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by Amy Lemons

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Resource details

Resource type: Activities
Pages: 6
Number of activities: 1
Grade levels: Kindergarten 1st Grade
Subjects: Numbers Place Value
Included file types: PDF
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
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