Basic place value task cards

Deepen your students’ understanding of place value with this set of Montessori Elementary Math Command Cards, created for fluent readers and linked to Common Core standards.

Inside you’ll find 68 engaging activities focused on tens and units, designed to be used with Montessori golden beads. Each task comes with a matching answer card, making it perfect for independent learning and self-checking.

✨ What makes this resource valuable:

• Designed by a Montessori teacher for both classroom and homeschool use
• Simple to print, cut, and organize on your math shelf
• Encourages hands-on practice with place value concepts
• Builds confidence by combining independent work with instant feedback

📊 Sample activity prompts:

• How many tens are in 49?
• Build the number that has 4 groups of ten and 1 unit.
• Show the number that is 30 more than 32.

Whether used for independent practice, small group activities, or Montessori math centers, these command cards provide concrete, engaging practice that reinforces the use of golden bead materials.

These are also available in my place value bundle here or links to the individual products below: 

Introduction to base 10
Make me
Place Value Tens and units
Adding with tens
Advanced place value task cards
Advanced place value task cards set 2
Montessori Math: Hundreds Board Task Cards
Montessori Math: Hundred Board Puzzle Piece Task Cards

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