Unlock the world of numbers with our "Understanding Tens" math worksheets designed for children ages 5-8! These engaging, interactive activities help young learners grasp the essential concept of tens, fostering a solid foundation in arithmetic. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and relatable themes to maintain children's interest while they practice counting, recognizing, and comparing tens. Perfect for both in-class learning and at-home practice, our resources promote essential skills like number recognition and basic multiplication. Dive into a fun math adventure that ensures your child not only learns how to count but also appreciates the significance of tens along the way!


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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 a crucial building block for young children aged 5-8, as it lays the foundation for their future math skills. Fostering a strong grasp of the concept of tens helps children develop number sense, leading to better problem-solving abilities and arithmetic fluency. For example, recognizing tens allows students to efficiently handle addition and subtraction problems by grouping numbers, making calculations easier and more intuitive.

Parents and teachers should care about teaching this concept because it not only aids in comprehension of larger numerical values but also promotes a positive attitude towards math. Early encounters with math concepts, when properly scaffolded, can boost a child's confidence and foster curiosity about numbers, encouraging a growth mindset.

In addition, early familiarity with the concept of tens helps children perform better in later grades, where more complex math operations build off these foundational skills. By emphasizing understanding tens, parents and teachers contribute to developing critical thinking and analytical skills in children, preparing them for success in academic environments and everyday problem solving. Ultimately, investing in this understanding cultivates a generation that approaches math with a sense of mastery, rather than anxiety, paving the way for lifelong learning.