Place Value - Coloring Squared - Free Printable

To solve this "Mouse" place value mystery picture, we need to look at each number in the grid and decide what color it should be based on the digits inside it.

Here is the key we will use:
* Blue: The number has a 1 in the ones place (the last digit is 1).
* Beige: The number has a 1 in the tens place (the middle digit is 1).
* Brown: The number has a 1 in the hundreds place (the first digit is 1).
* Black: The number does not have a 1 in any of these places.
* White: Leave blank squares white.

Let's break down how to check a few numbers to make sure we get the pattern right:

1. Check for Blue (Ones place is 1):
* Look at the number 871. The last digit is 1. So, this square is Blue.
* Look at 221. The last digit is 1. This is Blue.
* Look at 631. The last digit is 1. This is Blue.

2. Check for Beige (Tens place is 1):
* Look at 614. The middle digit is 1. So, this square is Beige.
* Look at 310. The middle digit is 1. This is Beige.
* Look at 715. The middle digit is 1. This is Beige.
* *Note:* If a number like 111 appeared, it has a 1 in the ones place AND the tens place AND the hundreds place. Usually, in these puzzles, you prioritize the specific instruction or just color it based on the most prominent feature. However, looking at the grid, most numbers only have one '1'. If a number has multiple 1s, you can often choose either color, but typically "Ones place" rules are checked first or last depending on the teacher. Let's look for conflicts. I don't see obvious conflicts like 111 in the main body, but let's stick to the single-digit rules.

3. Check for Brown (Hundreds place is 1):
* Look at 174. The first digit is 1. So, this square is Brown.
* Look at 194. The first digit is 1. This is Brown.
* Look at 152. The first digit is 1. This is Brown.

4. Check for Black (No 1s at all):
* Look at 844. There are no 1s. This is Black.
* Look at 753. There are no 1s. This is Black.
* Look at 941. Wait! The last digit is 1. So this is actually Blue, not Black. We must be careful.
* Look at 698. No 1s. This is Black.

How to complete the puzzle:

You need to go through every single box in the grid and apply these rules. Here is a summary of what the final image will look like if you color it correctly:

* The Blue squares (ending in 1) will form parts of the mouse's outline and details.
* The Beige squares (middle digit is 1) will fill in other sections.
* The Brown squares (starting with 1) will create another layer of the image.
* The Black squares (no 1s) will likely form the background or the darkest parts of the mouse's body/ears.

Since I cannot physically color the image for you, here is the step-by-step logic you should follow for your homework:

1. Start at the top left corner.
2. Read the number (e.g., 871).
3. Ask: "Does it end in 1?" Yes? Color it Blue. Move to the next.
4. If no, ask: "Is the middle number 1?" Yes? Color it Beige. Move to the next.
5. If no, ask: "Does it start with 1?" Yes? Color it Brown. Move to the next.
6. If no, color it Black.
7. Repeat this for every square until the mouse appears!

Example Check:
* Row 1, Box 1: 871 -> Ends in 1 -> Blue
* Row 1, Box 2: 844 -> No 1s -> Black
* Row 1, Box 3: 753 -> No 1s -> Black
* Row 1, Box 4: 207 -> No 1s -> Black
* Row 1, Box 5: 941 -> Ends in 1 -> Blue
* Row 2, Box 2: 614 -> Middle is 1 -> Beige
* Row 6, Box 2: 174 -> Starts with 1 -> Brown

By following this pattern for all numbers, the hidden picture of a mouse will be revealed.

Final Answer:
To solve the puzzle, color each square according to the position of the digit 1 in the number:
- Blue: Numbers ending in 1 (e.g., 871, 221, 941).
- Beige: Numbers with 1 in the middle (e.g., 614, 310, 715).
- Brown: Numbers starting with 1 (e.g., 174, 194, 152).
- Black: Numbers with no 1s (e.g., 844, 753, 698).
- White: Leave empty squares blank.

Following these rules will reveal a picture of a mouse.