The Magical Product Swap II and a Giveaway!

I had so much fun during the last Product Swap, that when I heard that Jessica at Mrs. Stanford's Class was holding another one, I jumped at the chance to participate.

This time, I was partnered up with Patricia from 2nd in Line.  Funny enough, we both chose math items from each other's store.  Great minds think alike. I love teaching math!

I chose Patricia's "Place Value Cups" packet.  Click on the image below to learn more about this fun, and adorable item that uses Digi-Web clip art.

Now, I have been on Fall Break for the last two weeks, so I was not able to use this in my classroom.  However, I have my very own second grader at home.  My son!  We'll just call him "Maximilian" for this post.  This is the name my husband originally wanted to give our son.  So, he will finally get his wish. So, I put this product to the test with my very own, special "student," Max.

In this activity, students are asked to look at a number.  One of the digits in the number has been underlined.  The student has to write the value of that number based on its place value.  Patty has provided some support for students by providing a multiple-choice format.  I love differentiated materials!

Some of the things I liked about Patty's product were that it can be used as a center or "Scoot" game.  Max used it as a center.  At first, I have to admit, I was afraid he would be turned off by the pretty colors.  But, I was wrong.  Max is obviously very secure with his masculinity, and had no qualms about diving right into this fun center.

This activity has 24 cards and covers the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands place.  This makes it most appropriate for students in 2nd-4th grade.  Like I said before, Max is currently in second grade, and is a very good math student, if I may say (read "proud mama" here). He liked the challenge of the larger numbers.  

Better yet, it is self-checking!  Yes!  That means 27 less papers for me to have to correct.

Max was proud to achieve 100% on this activity.  He checked each one!

This "Place Value Cups" Place Value Identification activity was a hit.  I bet your students will love it as well.  

The best news yet is that Patty just informed me today that this packet is now on sale!  So, hurry over right now to purchase your own copy!  HERE!

Patricia is reviewing my popular 3-D Shapes Flip Book.  If you are interested, you can learn more about Patricia and my flip book by going to her blog at 2nd in Line.  I am also happy to announce my very first Giveaway!  I am giving away a copy of the "3-D Shape Flip Book" to three lucky winners.  The Giveaway runs until this Wednesday.  Enter using the Rafflecopter below.

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Ciao,

Nicole