Understanding Number Words
Numbers can be written in digits (like 42) or in words (like
"forty-two").
Writing numbers in words helps with reading, writing checks, and understanding place value. It's an
important skill for everyday life!
How to Write Numbers in Words
1️⃣ Start from the left and work right, naming each place value
2️⃣ Use hyphens between tens and ones (twenty-one, fifty-six)
3️⃣ Use commas to separate thousands, millions, etc.
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Interactive Practice
Write this number in words: 3,752
Example 2: Challenge Yourself
Write this number in words: 125,608
Parent Tips 🌟
- Real-world practice: Have your child write out amounts on pretend checks or receipts to practice writing numbers in words.
- Number word bingo: Create a bingo game where you call out numbers and players find the written words on their cards.
- Break it down: Teach your child to break large numbers into smaller chunks (e.g., 3,752 = 3,000 + 700 + 50 + 2) to make writing them easier.