Unlock the world of numbers with our "Understanding Place Values" worksheets tailored for kids aged 3-8. These engaging and educational printables are designed to help young learners grasp the concept of place values through fun, interactive exercises. With vibrant visuals and age-appropriate challenges, children can easily understand ones, tens, and hundreds, laying the foundation for strong math skills. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our worksheets foster confidence and curiosity in early learning. Give your child a head start in math with activities that make learning place values enjoyable and effective. Download now from Kids Academy!


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Understanding 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 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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10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

10 Tens Make 1 Hundred Worksheet

Help your child understand multiplication with this worksheet. Ask them how many 'longs' will be needed to complete each flat, then have them circle the correct answer from the options. With this exercise, your child will learn that 10 'tens' make 1 'hundred'!
10 Tens Make 1 Hundred 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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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!
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Understanding place values is crucial for young children because it forms the foundation of their mathematical knowledge and skills. Place value is the system by which the position of a digit in a number determines its value. For example, in the number 123, the '1' represents 100 because it is in the hundreds place, the '2' represents 20 because it is in the tens place, and the '3' represents 3 because it is in the ones place.

For ages 3-8, grasping place value concepts early on can significantly enhance their ability to perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. When children understand that the number 56 is made up of 5 tens and 6 ones, they can apply this knowledge to more complex problems with greater ease and accuracy.

Place value comprehension also aids in developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, when comparing two numbers, children can logically deduce which number is larger by comparing the value of each digit according to its place.

Moreover, understanding place values helps in everyday situations such as telling time and dealing with money, both of which require a practical knowledge of how numbers function.

For parents and teachers, encouraging a strong grasp of place values in children between the ages of 3-8 sets the stage for future academic success and confidence in math. It is a critical step in making math a more accessible and enjoyable subject for young learners.