4th Grade Multiply by Powers of 10 Acorn Craftivity

Description

Your fourth graders will love this fall-themed acorn craftivity that makes practicing multiplication by powers of 10 hands-on and fun. This craftivity works perfectly for review, assessment, or as a creative break from regular math lessons. Students solve 6 acorn-shaped multiplication problems, applying place value patterns to multiply by 10, 100, 1,000, and beyond, and then cut out and assemble their acorns into a festive fall display.

This resource aligns with Common Core Standard 4.NBT.B.5, which covers multiplying whole numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.

What is included:
– 6 acorn multiplication problems (student version)
– Answer key version
– Optional bulletin board title pages (Fall Into Math)

Ways to display the finished acorns:
– Lay them flat on a bulletin board for a simple 2D display
– Fold and glue 3 acorns together to create a 3D acorn that pops off the board
– Fold and glue all 6 acorns together to create a fully 3D acorn you can hang from the ceiling or set on a table

Directions for students:
– Solve the multiplication by powers of 10 problems on each acorn
– Write the product on the line
– Color the acorn
– Cut out and assemble as desired

Print the optional title pages on colored paper for a bright and festive fall bulletin board!