The purpose of this activity is for students to represent a number from 1 to 10 in different ways. Students write the number, use objects to create groups, and draw groups of images. Students use these representations while they take a Gallery Walk in the next activity. Students use appropriate tools strategically as they choose which objects to use and how to organize them to represent their numbers (MP5).

• “What are some different ways you and your partner showed your number?” (We counted out 5 cubes. We wrote the number 5. We drew groups of 5 images. We showed that it is 1 more than 4 and 1 less than 6.)

The purpose of this activity is for students to look at different representations of numbers 1–10 that their classmates made. Students compare two numbers, using the numbers or any of the representations on the charts. They make comparison statements using the words, "more," “less,” and “the same number.” When students share how they compare their numbers, they use their own mathematical vocabulary and listen to others' thinking (MP6).

• Display 2 charts.
• “What number does each chart show?”
• “Compare the numbers using the words 'more,' 'less,' and 'the same number.'”
• Point to one of the charts and ask, “What number is 1 more than this number? What number is 1 less?”

The purpose of this activity is for students to choose activities that offer practice with number and counting concepts

• Fewer, Same, More
• Math Libs
• Number Race

• “Think of a time when you were frustrated while you were working in centers. What did you do? Was it helpful?”