Our "Understanding tens Worksheets for Ages 5-7" are expertly designed to strengthen your child's grasp of fundamental math concepts. These engaging exercises facilitate a clear understanding of place value and the significance of tens, setting the stage for future math success. Tailored for young learners, these worksheets use colorful visuals and interactive tasks to make learning enjoyable and effective. Ideal for homeschooling or supplemental classroom use, these resources help children build a strong numerical foundation through practice and repetition, ensuring they master the skills needed for more complex arithmetic challenges ahead. Get started today and watch your child's math confidence grow!


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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 the concept of tens is crucial for children aged 5-7 as it forms a solid foundation for their future mathematical learning. At this developmental stage, kids are beginning to grasp the basics of numeracy, and mastering the idea of tens helps them transition from simple counting to more complex arithmetic.

First and foremost, the concept of tens represents the beginning of understanding place value, which is integral to all higher mathematical computations. By understanding that ten ones make a ten, children develop a clear mental model of number composition and structure. This understanding simplifies addition and subtraction, as students can more easily comprehend that numbers like 15 are made up of ten and five, rather than just being an arbitrary figure.

Moreover, knowledge of tens enhances mental math skills. When children are aware of how to group numbers into tens, they can perform quick calculations, enhancing not only their speed but also their confidence in handling numbers. This skill becomes particularly useful in real-life situations, such as counting money or measuring quantities.

Parents and teachers investing time in teaching this concept ensure that children do not face difficulties as they progress in their mathematical education. Mastering the idea of tens sets the stage for understanding larger numbers, multiplication, division, and even more complex topics, making future math learning more intuitive and less intimidating.