Discover our "Understanding Tens Numbers Worksheets," designed for children ages 3-8. These engaging worksheets introduce young learners to the concept of tens, helping to build a strong foundation in mathematics. Ideal for preschool and early elementary students, our activities incorporate fun visuals and exercises to make learning about number groups exciting. Kids will develop essential counting skills, enhance their number recognition, and begin to understand the relationship between single and double-digit numbers. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, this resource will support your child’s early math journey with celebrated strategies and playful learning experiences. Start exploring today!


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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 tens and numbers is crucial for children aged 3-8 as it forms the foundation for future mathematical learning. At this early age, children begin to grasp the concepts of counting, addition, and subtraction, and recognizing the importance of the number ten aids in building their number sense. The base-10 system is central to mathematics; helping children understand that ten ones make a ten lays the groundwork for more advanced concepts like place value and mental arithmetic.

Moreover, early exposure to tens enhances children's ability to group and organize numbers, making calculations easier as they progress in their education. By engaging with tens early on, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential not only in math but across all subjects. Recognition of patterns in tens leads to improved ability to tackle mathematical problems later on.

Fostering an understanding of tens also supports cognitive development, sharpening memory and concentration as children play with number games and manipulatives. Ultimately, when parents and teachers focus on teaching this foundational concept, they empower children to feel confident in their mathematical abilities, setting them up for academic success and a positive attitude towards learning in general.