Place Value Mat (coloured)

A Place Value Mat is a colourful educational tool designed to help children understand the concept of place value in a visual and interactive way. The mat is divided into four columns, each representing a different place value: Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, and Ones. These columns are further labelled with their numerical representations: 1000s for Thousands, 100s for Hundreds, 10s for Tens, and 1s for Ones. The mat's layout is straightforward, with each place value column clearly separated to assist students in identifying and working with numbers in each category.

The purpose of the Place Value Mat is to provide a hands-on experience for students learning about the base ten number system. By using this mat, children can practice placing digits in the correct column to build numbers, understand their value based on position, and visually grasp the concept of regrouping when adding, subtracting, or decomposing numbers. The coloured sections help to differentiate between the place values, making it easier for learners to navigate and organise numerical information. This tool is particularly useful for reinforcing the foundational maths skills necessary for working with larger numbers.