Description
Turn place value practice into a puzzle with the Crack the Code Math Task Cards – Tens and Ones Fall Theme! These fall-themed Math Decoders™ task cards transform working with tens and ones into a fun code-breaking game. Students use picture codes with pumpkins, leaves, and other fall icons to build two-digit numbers, making practice engaging and hands-on for Kindergarten and 1st Grade.
Math Decoders™ are puzzle-style math games that turn math skills into code-breaking fun. In this fall-themed set, students decode picture icons into tens and ones, complete the place value model, and record their answers. The consistent routine helps students build confidence with two-digit numbers while enjoying interactive seasonal practice.
What’s Included in the Crack the Code Math Packet
- 91 Tens and Ones Task Cards (fall themed)
- Number Code Key
- Tens and Ones Place Value Mats
- Small Task Cards for the Full Mats
- Recording Worksheets
- Task Card Box Label
Skills Covered
- Understanding place value for numbers 11–100
- Identifying tens and ones in a two-digit number
- Composing and decomposing numbers into tens and ones
- Building number sense with base-ten models
- Problem-solving and logical thinking
How the Math Task Cards Work
Students:
- Use the code to match each picture to its number.
- Decode and record the tens and ones.
- Write the two-digit number in standard form.
- Record answers on the worksheet for accountability.
Why Teachers Love the Crack the Code Activities
- Seasonal fall theme keeps students motivated
- Makes place value practice interactive and hands-on
- Includes recording sheets for easy accountability
- Flexible for independent, partner, or small group use
Bring seasonal fun to your math centers this fall while helping students master tens and ones with these Crack the Code Task Cards — part of the Math Decoders™ series.
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