Knowing that numbers can be represented in different ways is key to building a strong foundation in number sense.  Beyond the ability of identifying a number, is the understanding of each number as a quantity. 

This catchy song by Jack Hartmann  shows different ways numbers can be represented.

Model representing numbers in different ways

Demonstrate the following number representations:

• Numeral

• Word

• Pictures

• Tally Marks

• Ordinal Number

• Number Line

• Ten Frame

Plus:

• Coin Value

• Clock

• Before and After

Most of my kiddies quickly grasped these concepts, especially by the time we got to number 10. 

We completed the chart as a class and then went on to complete a page from my Number Printing Practice resource which can be found in my TPT store or BP Shop. I introduced my Number Representation and Subitizing Cards as a center activity (TPT Store or BP Shop). Here’s a blog post with more information about the cards.

This anchor chart is a free product available on TPT!  You can get it by clicking on the picture below.