Explore our engaging "Understanding Place Values" math worksheets designed specifically for children ages 6-7. These worksheets introduce young learners to the foundational concepts of place value, helping them distinguish between tens and units. Fun visuals and interactive exercises allow kids to deepen their comprehension while enhancing their mathematical skills. Activities in this collection encourage hands-on learning, making it easier for students to grasp critical numeric concepts through practice and repetition. Perfect for both classroom settings and home study, our worksheets seek to foster a love for math early on. Dive into a world of numbers and empower your child's learning journey today!


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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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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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Understanding place values is crucial for children ages 6-7, as it lays the foundation for their mathematical skills. At this stage, students begin to grasp how our number system works, which is base-10. Place values help children comprehend that the position of a digit affects its value; for example, in the number 52, the 5 represents fifty, while the 2 represents two. Recognizing this concept helps young learners in several ways.

First, mastery of place values enhances overall numerical fluency, allowing children to perform operations like addition and subtraction with greater confidence. It is also essential for longer-term concepts such as multi-digit arithmetic, which they will encounter in subsequent grades.

Moreover, a strong foundation in place values supports critical thinking skills; children learn to break down numbers for comparisons and estimations. When parents and teachers engage with children about place values, they foster a supportive learning environment. This interaction not only boosts self-esteem but also encourages curiosity and resilience in problem-solving.

Investing time and resources into understanding place values paves the way for enhanced academic performance in mathematics and beyond, making it crucial for parents and educators alike.