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Color by Rounding: Hot Air Balloon

Every square has a number like 57 or 83. Round it to the nearest ten and color: up, up and away.

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Grade level
Grades 3–4
Time
About 25 minutes
Answer key
Yes, page 2 of the PDF
Kids practice
Practicing a skill through coloring, Following a key, Fine motor control

What kids do

“Round the number in each square to the nearest ten. Color it the color for that ten.”

Printed on the sheet:

  1. Tip: color lightly with crayons or colored pencils. What picture did you make?

Teacher tip

Use a number line to show if a number is closer to the ten below or above.

How to use it

  • Set out the colors from the key at each table.
  • Use it as a calm-down activity after a busy part of the day.
  • Slide it into a sheet protector so kids can play again with a dry-erase marker.

Watch for

Picture surprises spoiled by a neighbor. Keep finished pages face down.

Talk about it

  • What picture did you find?
  • What strategy did you use?

Take it further

Display finished pictures in the hallway.

US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.

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