Understanding Tens and Ones
Numbers can be broken down into tens and ones!
Just like building with blocks, we can make numbers by grouping them into tens and counting the extra
ones. This helps us understand how big numbers are made.
How to Break Down Numbers
1️⃣ Look at the number (like 14)
2️⃣ Count how many groups of ten fit (1 ten)
3️⃣ Count how many extra ones are left (4 ones)
4️⃣ Write it as: 1 ten + 4 ones = 14
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: The Number 17
How many tens and ones make 17?
1 ten + 7 ones = 17
Example 2: The Number 12
Can you break 12 into tens and ones?
1 ten + 2 ones = 12
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects: Count groups of 10 items (like crayons or buttons) to show tens, then count the extras as ones.
- Play place value games: Write numbers on cards and have your child say how many tens and ones each number has.
- Connect to money: Use dimes (tens) and pennies (ones) to help visualize place value in a practical way.