Kids Academy’s Understanding Place Values worksheets provide children ages 5-6 with a fun and effective way to grasp the concept of number values. These printable worksheets are designed to introduce young learners to the basics of place value, helping them understand the significance of tens and ones in numbers. Each engaging exercise is crafted to enhance early math skills, foster logical thinking, and build a strong numerical foundation. Perfect for classroom or at-home learning, these resources nurture confidence and competence in essential math concepts, forming a critical part of any early childhood math curriculum. Give your child a head start in math with Kids Academy!


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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.
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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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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Understanding place value is essential for children ages 5-6 because it builds the foundation for all their future math learning. Place value is about recognizing the value of each digit in a number based on its position. This knowledge helps children understand that the digit '5' represents 'five units' when it’s on its own, 'fifty' when it’s in the tens place, and 'five hundred' in the hundreds place. Grasping this concept is crucial for performing operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division efficiently.

When parents and teachers emphasize the importance of place values, children develop a clearer understanding of numbers and how they work together. This aids in better number sense, enables them to make more accurate estimations, and promotes logical thinking. It also reduces the reliance on rote memorization because students understand the 'why' and 'how' behind mathematical procedures.

Furthermore, early mastery of place values can instill confidence in young learners. When children feel competent in fundamental math skills, they are more likely to enjoy the subject and engage enthusiastically. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize teaching place values to foster a positive and effective learning environment that sets up children for long-term success in math.