Discover our "Understanding Place Values" worksheets designed for children aged 3-9 to make math both fun and engaging! These printable resources help young learners grasp essential concepts of units, tens, hundreds, and beyond. Through a variety of interactive activities, including color-by-number exercises, counting games, and hands-on tasks, children will develop a solid foundation in place value. Tailored for different learning styles, our worksheets encourage critical thinking while fostering a love for math. Perfect for homeschooling and classroom settings, these materials give kids the tools they need to confidently navigate their early math journey! Explore our collection today for exciting learning adventures!


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Comparing Numbers based on Place Value

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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.
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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 value is crucial for children aged 3-9 as it lays the foundation for their mathematical knowledge. Place value is the System that underpins our number system, helping children understand how numbers are structured and how to manipulate them. When children grasp the concept that the position of a digit affects its value (units, tens, hundreds), they can perform operations like addition and subtraction more effectively.

This foundational skill enhances their problem-solving abilities, enabling them to tackle more complex mathematical concepts in later years, including multiplication, division, and even basic algebra. Moreover, a strong understanding of place value fosters confidence in young learners, as they can approach mathematical challenges with assurance.

Parents and teachers should care about teaching place value because it is integral for everyday life skills, equipping children to manage finances, measure quantities, and understand numerical representations in real-world contexts. By nurturing a solid grasp of place value early on, educators and parents prepare children for academic success, ensuring they thrive not only in math but also in reading and critical thinking across disciplines. Establishing this competence early can make a lasting impact on a child's educational journey and future opportunities.