Understanding Number Words
Numbers can be written in digits (like 42) or in words (like "forty-two").
Knowing how to write and read number words helps with everyday tasks like writing checks, reading recipes, and understanding instructions. It's an important skill that makes you better at both math and language!
How to Write Number Words
1️⃣ Break the number into parts (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones)
2️⃣ Write each part in words (e.g., "two hundred")
3️⃣ Add hyphens for numbers 21-99 (e.g., "thirty-five")
Let's Practice Together!
Matching Game
Match the number words to their digits:
one hundred twenty-five
125
three thousand seventy-eight
six hundred forty
six hundred forty
3,078
Word Form Challenge
Type the word form for this number:
1,256
Parent Tips 🌟
- Play number word bingo - Create bingo cards with number words and call out the digits, or vice versa.
- Make it real-world - When shopping, ask your child to read prices in word form ("That costs twelve dollars and forty-nine cents").
- Use flashcards - Create flashcards with numbers on one side and words on the other for quick practice sessions.