Identifying place value starts with recognizing what each digit in a number truly means. This worksheet gives first and second graders clear practice by showing two-digit numbers with one digit underlined—like 47 with the 4 marked—and asking them to write its value as “__ tens” or “__ ones.” The first example is solved (“24 → 2 tens”) so students understand the pattern right away.
Each row follows the same simple format, keeping distractions low and focus high. Writing “3 ones” for the underlined 3 in 53 helps kids see that the same digit has different values based on its position. That understanding is the heart of our base-ten system—and a must for future success in math.
This activity aligns with early math standards and works well for independent practice, homework, or quick classroom review. It’s a free printable PDF, ready to use with no prep. The clean layout, large writing spaces, and minimal design make it accessible for young learners still building confidence in writing and number concepts.
Download it, print it, and give your child or students a quiet, focused way to master place value—one digit at a time.
