Help students build a strong understanding of place value with our Place Value & Decimals Display – Good Vibes. Designed to show how whole numbers and decimals progress in size, this visual display is perfect for anchoring learning in your maths space. The fun and positive aesthetic of the Good Vibes decor theme makes this resource both functional and appealing.

This display covers the full range of place values from millions down to thousandths, making it a great reference tool during lessons focused on reading, writing, comparing or expanding numbers. With clear headings and a cheerful design, it will support learners at various stages while brightening your classroom environment.

Whether used on your maths wall, whiteboard, or within small group instruction areas, this resource will reinforce number concepts and encourage mathematical language. Students can refer to it when building numbers, identifying digit values, or working on problem-solving activities that rely on place value knowledge.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and name place value positions for both whole numbers and decimals
• ✅ Understand the base-ten system and how digit value changes based on position
• ✅ Use place value knowledge to build, expand and compare numbers
• ✅ Develop fluency with number reading and decomposition
• ✅ Use visual supports to engage with abstract number concepts

What’s Included:

• Place value display cards for: millions, hundred thousands, ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones
• Decimal place value cards for: decimal point, tenths, hundredths, thousandths
• Suggestions for display layout and usage ideas

Materials Needed:

• Printed display cards (thick card or laminated for durability)
• Blu-Tack, magnets, pins or Velcro for displaying
• Optional extras: sticky notes or number cards for student interactions

How to Use:

1. Print and cut the place value headings.
2. Arrange the cards in order across a display area - left to right or top to bottom.
3. Refer to the display when teaching place value concepts or during number routines.
4. Encourage students to use the headings during independent and guided maths work.
5. Build numbers under the headings using digit cards, sticky notes or student whiteboards.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use the display as a maths warm-up tool for place value games or quick-fire number questions.
• 💡 Challenge students to create the largest or smallest possible number using digit cards under the headings.
• 💡 Incorporate real-world numbers (population, measurements, prices) into the display for context.
• 💡 Match with base-ten materials or MAB blocks to build visual and hands-on understanding.
• 💡 Add to student reference areas or desks to support individual work.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate for repeated use and durability year after year.
• 💛 Colour-code the whole number and decimal sections for visual clarity.
• 💛 Use Velcro dots or magnets to allow interactive number building under headings.
• 💛 Display at student eye level to encourage regular reference and engagement.

Explore our full Good Vibes Decor Pack for more pastel-toned and playful resources to brighten your classroom space.

Available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts to suit your classroom needs.