Unlock your child’s potential with our "Understanding Tens" math worksheets, designed for ages 7-8. These engaging and interactive worksheets help young learners grasp the foundational concept of place value, making math enjoyable and accessible. Through fun exercises and vivid illustrations, kids build confidence in breaking down numbers into tens and ones, preparing them for more complex arithmetic. Tailored for young minds, our worksheets transform abstract ideas into clear and manageable tasks, fostering a love for learning. Perfect for home or classroom use, ensure your child’s success in math with resources from Kids Academy.


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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 the concept of tens is fundamental for children ages 7-8, as it lays the cornerstone for building strong mathematical foundations. Parents and teachers should prioritize this because it provides the essential framework for comprehending place value and the base-ten number system, which are critical for all future mathematical learning.

When children grasp the idea of tens—knowing that ten ones make a ten—they can efficiently perform multi-digit addition and subtraction. This understanding simplifies arithmetic and helps children to fluidly transition between units and larger numbers, boosting their confidence and proficiency in math.

Moreover, recognizing the importance of tens aids in the development of problem-solving skills. Kids are able to break down complex problems into manageable parts, enhancing their ability to critically analyze and approach math tasks. This foundational knowledge is not just limited to arithmetic but extends to skills used in higher mathematical concepts, such as multiplication, division, measurement, and data analysis.

By ensuring that children understand tens deeply and thoroughly, parents and teachers can foster an environment where mathematical concepts are clear and less intimidating. This early success can inspire a positive attitude towards math, reducing anxiety and building a solid foundation for lifelong numeracy skills.