Make place value practice hands-on and engaging with A Bushel of Numbers! This apple-themed math activity gives students a fun way to practice representing numbers with base ten blocks, writing numbers in expanded form, and putting numbers in order.

With options for 2-digit, 3-digit, and 4-digit numbers, you can easily choose the version that best fits your students and grade level.

Students create their own bushel of apples by drawing the number shown on each apple with base ten blocks. They then add the apples to their basket, write each number in expanded form, and practice putting the numbers in number order.

Skills Practiced

• Place value
• Representing numbers with base ten blocks
• 2-digit numbers
• 3-digit numbers
• 4-digit numbers
• Writing numbers in expanded form
• Comparing and ordering numbers
• Understanding the value of each digit

Two Activity Options Included

Bushel of Numbers Craft
Students cut out the apples and basket to create an interactive place value craft. They represent each number with base ten blocks on the apples and write the expanded form on the basket.

Print-and-Go Worksheet
Need a simpler option with less prep? A one-page version is also included! Students complete the same place value practice without cutting or assembling. They represent each number, write the expanded form, and put the numbers in order.

What’s Included

• 2-digit number activity
• 3-digit number activity
• 4-digit number activity
• Apple number cards
• Bushel basket templates
• Base ten block drawing practice
• Expanded form practice
• Number ordering practice
• Print-and-go worksheet versions

This activity is perfect for whole-group math, small groups, math centers, independent practice, fall math activities, or a place value review. The apple theme makes it especially fun for back to school and fall, while the differentiated number options make it easy to use with a variety of learners.