Give students hands-on practice with place value and expanded form with this apple-themed Picking Out Place Value activity! Students choose an apple, identify the number, and break it apart to show the value of each digit. With both 2-digit and 3-digit number options, this activity is easy to differentiate based on your students’ needs. Skills Practiced Place value Expanded form Standard form Decomposing numbers Understanding the value of each digit 2-digit numbers 3-digit numbers Two Differentiated Options Included 2-digit numbers 3-digit numbers Students select numbers from the apple tree and record each number in expanded form on the corresponding place value chart. This apple-themed math activity provides simple, meaningful practice with place value and decomposing numbers during your place value unit or fall math lessons.