Put numbers in order

Learning Objectives Identify the smallest number in a set of three numbers. Identify the largest number in a set of three numbers. Arrange numbers up to 20 from smallest to largest. Arrange numbers up to 20 from largest to smallest. Use the words 'before', 'after', and 'between' to describe number order. Explain why one number is smaller or larger than another. Have you ever lined up your toys from shortest to tallest? 🧸 We can do that with numbers, too! Today, we will learn how to put numbers in the right place. This is called ordering. It helps us know which number is bigger or smaller. Real-World Applications Finding a house on your street by its number 🏠 Knowing who came in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in a race 🥇🥈🥉 Finding a page i...

TermDefinitionExample OrderPutting things in the right place, like from first to last. ➡️The numbers 1, 2, 3 are in order. SmallestThe number that is less than all the others. It's the littlest one! 🐭In the group 5, 2, 8, the number 2 is the smallest. LargestThe number that is greater than all the others. It's the biggest one! 🐘In the group 5, 2, 8, the number 8 is the largest. BeforeThe number that comes first when you are counting. 👈The number 4 comes before the number 5. AfterThe number that comes next when you are counting. 👉The number 9 comes after the number 8. BetweenThe number that is in the middle of two other numbers. sandwiched! 🥪The number 6 is between 5 and 7.

Smallest to Largest (Ascending Order) a < b < c We start with the smallest number and go up to the largest number. The alligator mouth < opens to the bigger number! Largest to Smallest (Descending Order) c > b > a We start with the largest number and go down to the smallest number. The alligator mouth > opens to the bigger number!