Three-Digit Place Value Party Clues: Pin the Bow Tie on the Clown – math resource by Amy Lemons and Get Your Teach On

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Practice identifying three-digit numbers with this playful Pin the Bow Tie on the Clown activity! Students read a number clue, determine which three-digit number it describes, and place the matching bow tie on the clown.

The clues encourage students to use place value, number relationships, and comparison skills to identify each number.

Students will practice:

Identifying three-digit numbers from clues
Understanding hundreds, tens, and ones
Comparing three-digit numbers
Recognizing numbers greater than or less than a given number
Connecting place value descriptions to standard form
Using number sense to solve problems

Designed for second and third grade, this activity can be used for whole-group practice, partner work, math centers, or small-group place value review.

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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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Three-Digit Place Value Party Clues: Pin the Bow Tie on the Clown

Name: Three-Digit Place Value Party Clues: Pin the Bow Tie on the Clown
Brand: Amy Lemons
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Resource details

Resource type: Activities
Pages: 10
Number of activities: 1
Grade levels: 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Subjects: Numbers Place Value
Included file types: PDF
Created by: Amy Lemons
License: One teacher, one classroom
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