Unlock the world of numbers with our "Understanding Place Values" worksheets designed for children aged 6-9. These engaging resources help young learners grasp the concept of place value, a fundamental skill in their mathematical journey. Through interactive exercises and colorful visuals, students will discover how the position of a digit influences its value, laying a strong foundation for addition, subtraction, and beyond. Our thoughtfully created worksheets provide varied levels of difficulty to cater to all learners, ensuring a fun and effective way to enhance numeracy skills. Dive into the captivating world of place values and watch your child's confidence soar!


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Place Value Ones and Tens

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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 Thousands Worksheet PDF
Place Value Thousands Worksheet PDF

Place Value Thousands Worksheet

Kids aged 8+ can tackle the challenge of understanding place value with this thousands worksheet! It'll help develop their number sense and equip them with the skills to work with numbers up to the thousands.
Place Value Thousands 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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Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1

Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1

Need help teaching place value without manipulatives? Kids Academy has you covered! Our printable worksheet will help learners review the language like cubes, longs and flats. Just use the images at the top as a reference and have learners circle the answers and select its expanded form. Kids will master one to four-digit numbers without needing manipulatives.
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 1
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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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Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2

Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2

Need practice with one- to four-digit numbers using base blocks? This worksheet is perfect! Review the cubes and language to ensure understanding. View the images and select the correct number. Check the expanded form to finish this free printable math practice!
Base 10 Blocks Worksheet: Part 2
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Place Value Worksheet Thousands Free Worksheet
Place Value Worksheet Thousands Free Worksheet

Place Value Worksheet: Thousands

Help your third grader master place value with this free thousands worksheet! Numbers up to ten thousand become easier to understand with Base Blocks. Increase your child's number sense while having fun!
Place Value Worksheet: Thousands
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Understanding place value is fundamental for children aged 6-9 as it serves as the foundation for all future mathematical concepts. At this stage, children transition from learning basic counting to developing a deeper understanding of numbers, which is crucial for their mathematical fluency.

Place value allows children to comprehend that the position of a digit in a number determines its value. For instance, in the number 347, the digit '3' represents three hundreds, while '4' represents four tens, and '7' represents seven ones. This understanding not only aids in basic addition and subtraction but is essential for more complex concepts like multiplication and division, especially when dealing with multi-digit numbers.

Moreover, mastering place value promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It enables children to estimate and round numbers effectively, fostering numerical reasoning. Parents and teachers play a vital role in facilitating activities that reinforce place value, such as using manipulatives, engaging in games, or incorporating real-life scenarios.

By prioritizing place value education, parents and teachers ensure that children build solid mathematical foundations, instilling confidence and curiosity that will benefit their academic journey. Ultimately, a strong grasp of place value equips children with tools to navigate the world of mathematics successfully.