Looking for fun and effective ways to teach place value to young learners? Grab this FREE set of Tens & Ones worksheets designed to help Grade 1 students understand numbers using tens frames and base ten blocks. This sample pack includes 4 printable pages from a larger 30-page bundle — perfect for classroom or home use!
✏️ What Are Tens and Ones?
Place value is the foundation of all math skills. It helps children understand that numbers are made up of tens and ones. For example, the number 42 means 4 tens and 2 ones. When kids learn to break numbers apart this way, math becomes much easier to understand. These worksheets use visual tools like base ten blocks and tens frames to make learning place value simple and clear.
✅ Benefits of These Worksheets
- Strengthens number sense in early learners
- Makes abstract math visual and hands-on
- Improves understanding of number decomposition
- Builds a strong foundation for addition and subtraction
- Keeps students engaged through interactive learning
- Perfect for both home and classroom use
📄 What’s Included in the Free Sample?
This free download includes 4 pages from our complete 30-page bundle:
- Tens Frames Counting Practice – Fill and count counters in tens frames
- Making 10 with 10 Frames – Learn combinations that make 10
- Counting Tens and Ones – Identify and add base ten blocks
- Breaking Numbers into Tens and Ones – Practice decomposing numbers visually
🎯 Who Is This For?
- Grade 1 students learning place value
- Kindergarteners ready for a challenge
- Homeschooling families
- Teachers looking for extra practice or assessment
- Special education and intervention programs
💡 How to Use These Worksheets
- Start with tens frames for visual counting
- Use base ten blocks or draw them for hands-on practice
- Laminate the pages for repeated use with dry-erase markers
- Add to morning work, math centers, or homework
📥 Download Your Free Worksheets
👉 Click the FREE DOWNLOAD button on the image above to get your 4-page place value sample pack today! These worksheets are completely free and ready to print.
1.Draw the Counters
The Draw Counters worksheet helps students build a strong understanding of numbers using tens frames. Kids are asked to draw counters to represent a given number, making it a fun and visual way to practice counting and number composition. It’s perfect for reinforcing early math skills through hands-on drawing and number sense activities.
2.Making tens with tens frame
The Making Tens with Tens Frames worksheet helps children learn number combinations that add up to 10. Using black and white counters in each frame, students visually explore how two parts make a whole. This fun activity strengthens their understanding of addition, number bonds, and the concept of ten — a key foundation in early math.
3.Counting tens and ones
Learning to count tens and ones is an important step in understanding place value. By grouping objects into tens and adding the extra ones, children begin to see how numbers are built. This skill helps them break down and build numbers easily, making math more logical and less confusing. With fun visuals like rods and cubes, kids can practice counting in a hands-on way that makes learning stick!
4.Breaking Numbers into Tens and Ones
The Breaking Numbers into Tens and Ones worksheet helps kids understand how to split numbers into parts. By identifying how many tens and how many ones make up a number, children develop a strong grasp of place value. It’s a great way to practice number decomposition and build confidence in early math skills.
Want more? Check out the full 30-page bundle for complete coverage of place value skills using engaging and structured activities.
