Discover the world of numbers with our "Understanding Place Values" worksheets designed for ages 5 to 7. These engaging and colorful activities introduce young learners to the foundational concept of place value, helping them grasp how digits represent different amounts based on their positions. Our worksheets incorporate fun exercises like identifying, building, and comparing numbers, ensuring children strengthen their math skills while enjoying the process. Perfect for homeschoolers, classroom settings, or extra practice at home, these resources promote confidence and fluency in early math. Start your child's journey to becoming a math whiz with easy-to-follow instructions and visually appealing designs!


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Comparing Numbers based on Place Value

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Lets Trade Tens Worksheet
Lets Trade Tens Worksheet

Lets Trade Tens Worksheet

This free worksheet strengthens counting and logic skills. Kids will enjoy exchanging flowers for bouquets, orange slices for a whole fruit, and cube towers for individual cubes. Combining numbers and problem solving is essential for first grade math. Seeing two options helps them understand how 10s look.
Lets Trade Tens Worksheet
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Place Value Visuals Worksheet
Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Help your child count the cups in each picture, using the simple rule that each stack is 10 and each single cup is 1. Ask them to match the number on the left to the picture on the right. No need to count each cup individually; since each stack is 10, 3 stacks is 30 and so on.
Place Value Visuals Worksheet
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Property Place Value Worksheet
Property Place Value Worksheet

Property Place Value Worksheet

Help your child learn place value with this engaging worksheet! Kids Academy knows that colorful pictures motivate learners. Instruct them to name the place value of the underlined numbers on the left. Then, look through the images on the right to find the numbers that represent the indicated place value.
Property Place Value Worksheet
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Place value worksheet for 2nd grade
Place value worksheet for 2nd grade

Place Value Worksheet

Try this place value worksheet to help your 2nd grader understand place value in a more meaningful way.
Place Value Worksheet
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Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet

Make math fun for your child with a colorful worksheet. They'll need to compare signs by counting blocks on each side and signifying whether it's correct or not. This is one way to help your child beat the unhappiness that comes with math.
Comparing Numbers: Base Ten Blocks Worksheet
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Place Value Quest Worksheet
Place Value Quest Worksheet

Place Value Quest Worksheet

Help your child explore place value with this fun worksheet! They'll pick the set of images that have 1 ten and 4 ones from a selection of birds, grapes, and dots. Checking the boxes that contain the answer, your child will learn to count and identify tens and ones. A quick math practice page that's sure to be a hit!
Place Value Quest Worksheet
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Free place value worksheet PDF
Free place value worksheet PDF

Free Place Value Worksheet

This Halloween-themed worksheet helps children practice converting equations to standard form and understand place value for better problem-solving. Download this free PDF for a fun way to do it!
Free Place Value Worksheet
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Understanding place value is crucial for children aged 5-7 as it serves as the foundation for their future mathematical learning. At this age, children begin to explore numbers beyond just counting, and grasping the concept of place value helps them to understand that numbers are composed of different values based on their position.

For parents and teachers, nurturing this understanding is essential because it lays the groundwork for more complex arithmetic operations, such as addition and subtraction. When children comprehend that in the number 54, the '5' represents fifty and the '4' represents four units, they start to develop a sense of number magnitude and relationships.

Additionally, a solid grasp of place value aids in building confidence in young learners. It encourages them to engage with number-related challenges, enhancing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. As children progress in their education, this understanding supports their ability to tackle concepts like regrouping in addition and learning about decimals.

By prioritizing place value understanding, parents and teachers can empower children, making mathematics a more accessible and enjoyable subject. This can foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning, setting the stage for academic success.