Tens and Ones Number Cards Worksheet

Kids often know how to count past ten, but the idea of one ten and some extra ones can still feel new. This one-page worksheet keeps the set small, with number cards for 12, 14, 10, and 13. Each card gives a clear model and writing fields so a child can read the number, look at the tens and ones, and record the parts.

This page is a good fit when a kindergartner can count to at least 14 and is starting to notice that teen numbers have a ten inside them. Sit together and point to one card at a time. Say, “This is 12. It has 1 ten and 2 ones.” Then let the child write the tens and ones in the matching fields.

The practice is short on purpose because five-year-olds and six-year-olds get tired of place value fast when there are too many examples. Here, the numbers all stay in the same family, so the pattern is easier to see. For a helpful follow-up with number names, try the number words to numerals worksheet, which gives practice connecting written number words to digits.

If a mistake pops up, keep it hands-on. Ask, “Where is the ten?” and “How many ones are left?” You can also cover one card and ask the child to tell you the tens and ones before writing. When this feels comfortable, the find the missing numbers math worksheet is a natural next step because it keeps attention on number order after the place-value practice.