Turn number recognition into an engaging game with our Place Value Bingo: Identifying 3 Digit Numbers Game. This interactive activity is a great way to reinforce place value concepts while having fun in small groups or during whole-class sessions.

Students will practise identifying hundreds, tens, and ones as they match MAB (base 10 block) representations to three-digit numbers. With game boards, number cards, and simple instructions included, this activity is both easy to prep and fun to play.

Ideal for maths rotations, early finisher tasks or targeted intervention, this resource helps build fluency and confidence with three-digit number identification through collaborative play.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and identify 3-digit numbers represented with MABs
• ✅ Build fluency with hundreds, tens, and ones
• ✅ Develop place value understanding through visual representation
• ✅ Engage in collaborative learning through group-based gameplay

What’s Included:

• Game boards featuring MAB (base 10 block) images
• Number cards to call out during gameplay
• Optional backing page for double-sided printing
• Teacher instructions and gameplay suggestions

Materials Needed:

• Printed game boards and number cards
• Counters or markers to cover the board squares
• Scissors and laminator (optional for durability)

How to Use:

• • Print and distribute the game boards and number cards
• • Each student receives a game mat and counters
• • The leader picks up and reads a number card aloud
• • Students cover the matching MAB image on their board
• • First to cover three in a row and say “Bingo!” is the winner
• • Optionally play until all board spaces are covered

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a maths warm-up or small group rotation
• 💡 Set up for early finishers or targeted intervention
• 💡 Incorporate into your numeracy block for extra practise

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 When double siding with the backing page, select “flip on long edge” when printing
• 💛 Ask students to explain how they identified the number for deeper understanding
• 💛 Laminate boards and cards for repeated use across terms

This fun bingo-style activity is a fantastic way for students to consolidate their understanding of key place value concepts—turning number recognition into an engaging, hands-on game!