At Kids Academy, our "Understanding Tens Math Worksheets for Ages 5-9" are designed to build a solid foundation in math by teaching children the concept of tens. Through engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and well-structured exercises, these worksheets help young learners grasp the importance of grouping numbers for easier computation. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, our worksheets not only enhance counting and number recognition skills but also pave the way for more advanced mathematical concepts. By mastering the idea of tens, children gain confidence and prepare for future math success in a fun and interactive 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 crucial for young learners aged 5-9 because it lays the foundation for essential mathematical concepts and skills. At this age, children are at a developmental stage where they transition from counting individual units to thinking in groups, and learning about tens helps make this leap.

Firstly, grasping the concept of tens aids in place value comprehension, which is the cornerstone of our number system. Place value enables children to comprehend larger numbers, perform arithmetic operations, and develop logical thinking patterns. When children understand that the number 23 consists of 2 tens and 3 ones, they gain a clearer picture of numerical structure.

Moreover, knowledge of tens is vital for efficient mental math. It facilitates quicker addition and subtraction by allowing students to chunk numbers. For instance, solving 47 + 25 becomes simpler when students can break it down into (40 + 20) + (7 + 5).

In addition, understanding tens builds confidence and reduces math anxiety by providing strategies to tackle more complex problems. This foundational skill streamlines learning, encourages problem-solving, and fosters a positive mindset towards math.

In summary, fostering a solid understanding of tens at a young age creates a robust mathematical foundation, enabling children to advance seamlessly in their educational journey and beyond.