Heart of the Matter

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed for young students to practice counting by tens. It features a series of hearts, each containing a multiple of ten, with some numbers missing and needing to be filled in by the student. The students are instructed to count by tens and to color the hearts in a pattern, which adds a creative element to the mathematical exercise. At the bottom of the page, there is a section where students can reflect on how well they think they did by coloring in one of three faces ranging from happy to sad.

The primary goal of this worksheet is to reinforce the concept of skip counting by tens, which is a foundational arithmetic skill. By filling in the missing numbers, students are able to recognize patterns in the number sequence and understand the concept of increments of ten. The coloring aspect serves to engage students’ fine motor skills and provides a visual aid to help them remember the sequence. Additionally, the self-assessment at the end encourages students to think critically about their own learning process and progress.