Free Printable Place Value Worksheets: Tens and Ones

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Place Value Tens and Ones Worksheets for Kids

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Two-digit numbers make much more sense when children can see them. In this free printable worksheet set, kids count bundles of ten and single ones, then write how many tens and how many ones each number has. They match block pictures to numbers, fill in simple place value charts, and break numbers into expanded form, such as 47 = 40 + 7.

The pages are clear, uncluttered and ready to print on A4 paper at home or in class. They work well for Grade 1 and Grade 2 practice, revision before a test, or quiet holiday learning time.

How to play

Download the free PDF and print the pages on A4 paper. One page a day is enough for most children.
Look at each picture together: count the ten-rods first, then the loose ones cubes.
Write the number of tens and ones in the boxes, then write the full two-digit number.
Finish the expanded form page, for example 36 = 30 + 6, and check the answers together.

Place value is the foundation of all later arithmetic. By grouping objects into tens and ones, your child learns that the digit 4 in 45 means four tens, not four single items. This understanding makes column addition, subtraction with regrouping and mental maths far easier later on. These worksheets also build careful counting, number writing and the habit of checking work. Encourage your child to say the number aloud: "four tens and five ones is forty-five." If a page feels hard, use buttons, matchsticks or straws in bundles of ten for extra hands-on practice before writing.

Frequently asked questions

What age are these place value worksheets for?

They suit children roughly 5 to 8 years old, usually Grade 1 and Grade 2. Younger children can do the picture-counting pages with help, while older children who need revision can complete the expanded form page independently.

Are these worksheets really free to print?

Yes. The PDF is completely free to download and print for home or classroom use. You can print as many copies as you need for your own children or students, with no sign-up or payment required.

What does expanded form mean?

Expanded form shows the value of each digit separately. For example, 58 in expanded form is 50 + 8, because the 5 stands for five tens and the 8 stands for eight ones. It helps children see what each digit is worth.

How can I make place value practice more hands-on?

Use everyday items. Bundle ten matchsticks or straws with a rubber band to make a ten, and keep the rest loose as ones. Let your child build the number first, then write the answer on the worksheet.