Turkey Place Value Write the Room

Get your students up, moving, and actively learning this Thanksgiving season with the Turkey Place Value Write the Room activity! This engaging scavenger hunt is the perfect way to reinforce place value concepts up to 100 while adding a festive theme to your math centers or whole-class review.
What is Write the Room?Write the Room turns your classroom into an interactive learning environment. You simply hide the task cards around the room, and students grab a recording sheet and a clipboard to hunt for the cards, decode the math, and record their answers! It’s a student favorite!
What’s Included in This Resource?This set includes 24 differentiated task cards and essential recording materials to practice numbers from 0 to 100.

  • 24 Full-Color Task Cards (0-100): Each card features a playful turkey and requires students to determine the number based on a place value representation. Cards may feature:
    • Base Ten Blocks (tens and ones)
    • Bundles and Sticks
    • Number Names (e.g., “three tens and six ones”)
  • Student Recording Sheet: A clearly organized sheet for students to write down their answers (great for accountability!).
  • Answer Key: Quick checking makes grading a breeze!


Key Skills Covered:This activity is specifically designed to help students master critical first and second-grade place value standards:

  • Recognizing and writing numbers 0-100.
  • Identifying the value of digits in the tens and ones place.
  • Matching standard form to various visual and written representations.
  • Building fluency with numbers 1-100.

Why Teachers Love This Activity:

  • Movement is Key: Gets the wiggles out while keeping students focused and engaged.
  • Low Prep: Print, laminate (optional), and hide! It’s ready to use year after year.
  • Instant Engagement: The scavenger hunt format and fun turkey theme make learning feel like a game.
  • Easy Differentiation: Use the full set of 24 cards for an extended activity, or choose a smaller range of cards (e.g., just 0-50) for targeted practice.

Make your November math block memorable! Add the Turkey Place Value Write the Room to your centers today!

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