Unlock the secrets of numbers with our "Understanding Tens Numbers Worksheets" designed for kids aged 6-8. These fun and educational worksheets help young learners grasp the concept of tens and place value, laying a solid foundation for future math success. Packed with engaging activities and colorful illustrations, our worksheets make learning feel like play. Foster your child’s numeracy skills as they explore sequences, identify patterns, and practice grouping in tens. Ideal for classroom use or homeschool settings, these worksheets support curriculum standards while encouraging independent learning and critical thinking. Build confidence and make math exciting today!


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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 numbers is crucial for children ages 6-8 because it forms the foundation of our number system and sets the stage for future mathematical learning. Numbers based on the base-ten system, or place value system, are integral to everyday math. When children grasp the concept of tens, they understand how numbers are built, which facilitates both addition and subtraction, two key operations they will use throughout life.

First, fluency with tens numbers enables students to see patterns in math, making it easier to count, estimate, and solve problems. For example, knowing that combining five tens and three tens gives eight tens (or 50 + 30 = 80) helps children perform mental math efficiently. This understanding also supports the development of skills in more advanced areas like multiplication and division.

Moreover, recognizing the value of digits depending on their placement (units, tens, hundreds) aids in reading and writing numerals correctly, fostering better numerical literacy. This foundational knowledge promotes confidence, minimizing math anxiety and empowering students to tackle progressively complex tasks without fear.

Parents and teachers play a pivotal role in reinforcing these concepts through supportive learning environments, educational games, and practical, real-life examples. Engaging children in activities that highlight the significance of tens enables them to experience the relevance and boost their appreciation and enjoyment of mathematics.