Our "Understanding Tens" Math Worksheets are specially designed for children ages 3-7 to build a solid foundation in number sense by exploring the concept of tens. Engaging and interactive, these worksheets introduce young learners to counting, grouping, and recognizing tens in a fun, approachable way. Encourage early math skills – from identifying numbers to simple addition and subtraction – through colorful visuals and hands-on practice. Perfect for parents and educators aiming to foster a love for math at an early age, our worksheets help kids develop confidence and proficiency, setting them on a path to future success.


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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Kids Academy has a great place value worksheet to help kids learn when they don't have manipulatives at home! It includes longs and cubes that kids can count and add to find the sum. Colorful and downloadable, this page will help kids understand addition and place value better. Give it a try!
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
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A Monkey Maze of Tens Worksheet
A Monkey Maze of Tens Worksheet

A Monkey Maze of Tens Worksheet

Kids can enjoy helping 10 little monkeys get to bed in this fun worksheet! They'll draw a line through all the pictures that show 10 to help the monkeys get back to their bed. Monkeys are an animal loved by many, from pet monkeys to zoo visits, and kids will adore this worksheet.
A Monkey Maze of Tens Worksheet
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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet

Adding two-digit numbers can be tough for kids. It's essential to give them a strong foundation of numeracy and math, not just teaching them to add. Use longs and cubes to help them get a visual grasp of place value and addition. This fun worksheet can help your child take their skills to the next level, with problems featuring larger numbers.
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 2 Worksheet
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Kindergarten Counting by Tens
Kindergarten Counting by Tens

Learn Dozens: Counting by Tens Printable

Kindergartners need to learn skip counting - counting in number groups - to increase number sense and be ready for more advanced math. Our kindergarten worksheet featuring a starry trip to outer space will help your child practice this valuable skill. Your child will choose correct answers to trace the lines to the stars, building fluency in skip counting. They'll also strengthen problem solving and see the pattern it creates. Get your little learner to the next level with this skip counting worksheet!
Learn Dozens: Counting by Tens Printable
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Understanding place value, including the concept of tens and ones, is fundamental for children ages 3-7 as it lays the foundation for their future math skills. Early comprehension of tens helps young learners grasp larger numbers, restructuring how they approach mathematical problems. When kids understand that the number 23 is composed of two tens and three ones, they engage more deeply with addition, subtraction, and later, complex operations like multiplication and division.

Introducing tens early helps children transition from simple counting to arithmetic. It encourages them to recognize patterns and relationships between numbers, fostering logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Mastery of place value is crucial for mental math, enabling kids to add or subtract in sets (e.g., counting by tens before units). This proficiency can inspire confidence, reducing math anxiety as they encounter increasingly difficult problems.

Teachers and parents who focus on place value can tailor activities to make learning engaging. Using physical objects like blocks or coins, fun games, or visual aids, children conceptualize tens concretely rather than abstractly. This tactile learning encourages deeper understanding, creating a robust mathematical foundation that equips them to tackle challenges efficiently throughout their educational journey. Thus, emphasizing tens is not just pertinent but critical for children's long-term academic success.