Discover our engaging "Understanding Tens Worksheets for Ages 3-9," designed to build a strong mathematical foundation for young learners. These thoughtfully crafted worksheets help children grasp the concept of tens and enhance their counting, addition, and subtraction skills. With vibrant visuals and interactive exercises, our worksheets make learning fun and effective. Perfect for teachers and parents, they cater to various learning styles, ensuring each child can confidently master counting in tens. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, our "Understanding Tens Worksheets" support the development of essential math skills needed for future academic 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 tens is crucial for young children because it's the foundation of our number system. Parents and teachers should prioritize teaching this concept for several reasons. First, the base-10 system makes up the core structure of mathematics. When kids comprehend tens, they effortlessly transition to understanding larger numbers, place values, and basic operations like addition and subtraction. For example, knowing that 15 is a ten and five helps when they move on to addition and subtraction with larger numbers.

Secondly, mastery of tens in early childhood supports mental math skills that are essential throughout life. It aids in quickly recognizing how many groups of ten make up various numbers, making everyday math like counting money and telling time much easier. Additionally, acquiring this knowledge early instills confidence and reduces math anxiety, which can hinder academic performance later.

Lastly, incorporating practical and playful approaches—like using physical objects, stories, or songs—to teach tens enhances engagement and leads to deeper understanding. When parents and teachers demonstrate the importance and integrate it seamlessly into daily routines, children are more likely to see math as a fun and vital part of life, setting a positive trajectory for their future learning experiences.