Our "Understanding Tens" Grade 1 Numbers Worksheets are designed to help young learners grasp the concept of place value with engaging and interactive exercises. Through a variety of activities, students will learn to recognize, count, and group objects into tens and ones, building a strong foundation for broader math skills. Colorful illustrations and straightforward instructions ensure that lessons are both fun and effective. These worksheets not only enhance numerical understanding but also boost confidence in tackling more complex math problems in the future. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, they are a key resource in early math education.


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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 a fundamental building block in a child's mathematical development and is crucial for first graders. Learning about tens helps young learners grasp the base-10 number system, which is at the heart of our numerical and arithmetic system. When children can conceptualize groups of ten, they move beyond simple counting to develop skills in addition, subtraction, and even the early stages of multiplication and division.

For parents and teachers, nurturing this understanding means empowering children with the tools they need for more complex math challenges later on. Children who can easily group numbers into tens can perform mental math more effectively, setting the stage for enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This foundational knowledge helps prevent future struggles with math by making the transition to higher concepts smoother.

Furthermore, understanding groups of ten aids students in recognizing patterns, a critical aspect of mathematics that extends into all areas of STEM. Encouraging young learners to comprehend tens not only benefits their mathematical journey but also bolsters their confidence in tackling academic challenges. So, investing time and resources to build this understanding in first grade pays significant dividends in students' overall cognitive and academic growth.