In third grade we start out by making sure all students can read and write numbers though the hundreds. One way we do this is with individual white boards and dry erase markers. The teacher calls out a number and the students write the number on their boards. (These boards can be made my having a large piece of 4 x 8 tile board cut into 32 squares. They will do this for you at Home Depot.) Once students are able to read and write numbers through the hundreds easily, we move to the thousands. Another way to help students read large numbers is by using large pieces of paper. On each piece of paper write a digit 0-9. Also make a paper with a comma on it. Pass these ten papers out to vaious students. Then call out a number which the students try to create at the front of the room. The students that are still at their desks read the number. Students can also create large numbers with individual number cards at their desks. I also have the students look for large numbers in their science, social studies, and other books they read. How do you help students read and write large numbers?