{"id":26150,"date":"2024-01-17T20:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=26150"},"modified":"2024-08-12T12:43:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:13:11","slug":"how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Decimals: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-e61f9588-aa93-4ff8-8fac-8c3d78f46d0b\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#2-step-1-identify-tenths->Step 1: Identify Tenths<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#3-step-2-identify-hundredths->Step 2: Identify Hundredths<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#4-step-3-represent-decimals->Step 3: Represent Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#5-step-4-read-and-write-decimals->Step 4: Read and Write Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#6-step-5-decimal-place-value->Step 5: Decimal Place Value<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#7-step-6-compare-and-order-decimals->Step 6: Compare and Order Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#8-step-7-round-decimals->Step 7: Round Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#9-step-8-convert-between-decimals-and-fractions->Step 8: Convert Between Decimals and Fractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#10-step-9-equivalent-decimals->Step 9: Equivalent Decimals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decimals-to-kids\/#11-step-10-decimal-operations->Step 10: Decimal Operations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Understanding <strong>how to teach decimals<\/strong> to kids is crucial because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal\">decimals<\/a> can be quite challenging for them to grasp. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/whole-numbers\">whole numbers<\/a>, decimals introduce a new element \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point\">decimal point<\/a> \u2013 and numbers that extend beyond it. This can feel like learning an entirely new language in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\">mathematics<\/a>. Why are decimals so tricky for kids? Mainly, it&#8217;s because they&#8217;re a significant shift from the whole numbers children are accustomed to. Decimals demand an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number\">understanding of the numbers<\/a> and how their position after the decimal point affects their value.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why a structured approach to teaching decimals is so important. We&#8217;ll begin with the basics, such as identifying what decimals are and recognizing them, and gradually progress to more complex concepts, like performing operations with decimals. Let us dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-decimal-numbers-\"><strong>What are Decimal Numbers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"Decimal chart\" class=\"wp-image-26161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-1536x1080.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-696x489.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-1068x751.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-597x420.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-are-decimal-numbers.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Decimal numbers are numbers with a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point dot. The number on the left of the decimal point is the whole part, and the number on the right is the fractional part. For example, in 5.7, 5 is the whole part, and 7 is the fractional part, which means a little more than 5 but less than 6. Decimals are a way to write numbers that are not whole, helping us to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measure\">measure<\/a> and count things precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-10-progressive-steps-to-learn-decimals-\"><strong>10 Progressive Steps to Learn Decimals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-step-1-identify-tenths-\"><strong>Step 1: Identify Tenths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing tenths, we mean the first number right after the decimal point. In the decimal 0.7, the 7 is in the tenth place, representing 7 parts out of 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start Teaching:<\/strong> Kids are usually ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/tenths\">start learning about tenths<\/a> after they grasp basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/count\">counting<\/a> and whole numbers, typically around 2nd or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/3rd-graders\">3rd grade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>The key skill here is recognizing that each digit after the decimal point has a specific place and value. 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A key milestone in how to explain decimals is when a child can represent a decimal like 0.5 or 0.25 using pictures, objects, or a number line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin here to visually grasp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/decimals-games\">decimals with games<\/a> that boosts understanding through visualization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-26150-2\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\"><\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/identify-decimal-numbers-using-fraction-models\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img 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<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_represent_tenths_models_pt.png\" alt=\"Fill in Color to Represent the Decimal Numbers Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Fill in Color to Represent the Decimal Numbers Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/choose-the-decimal-number-represented-on-the-number-line\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_identify_dec_nl_hun_pt.png\" alt=\"Choose the Decimal Number Represented on The Number Line Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Choose the Decimal Number Represented on The Number Line Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/locate-the-decimal-number-on-the-number-line\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_place_dec_nl_hun_pt.png\" alt=\"Locate the Decimal Number on the Number Line Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Locate the Decimal Number on the Number Line Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script 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For instance, the decimal 3.14 is read as &#8220;three point one four.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start:<\/strong> This skill is typically introduced after children are comfortable identifying tenths and hundredths, usually around 4th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>The key skill here is for children to recognize each digit&#8217;s place and value in a decimal and to express it correctly in spoken and written form. 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For example, in the decimal 0.456, the 4 is in the tenths place, the 5 is in the hundredths place, and the 6 is in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/thousandths\">thousandths<\/a> place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start:<\/strong> This concept is usually introduced once students have a solid understanding of reading and writing decimals, often in 4th or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games-for-5th-graders\">5th grade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>A crucial skill at this stage is understanding how the value of a digit changes depending on its place in the decimal. 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It also includes arranging decimals in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/ascending-order\">ascending<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/descending-order\">descending order<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start: <\/strong>This skill is typically taught after students are comfortable with decimal place value, usually around 5th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones:<\/strong> The key skill here is looking at each decimal place to compare and order decimals accurately. 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_compare_dec_pt.png\" alt=\"Compare Decimals Using Symbols Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Compare Decimals Using Symbols Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/order-decimals-with-the-help-of-place-value-chart\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_order_dec_pv_chart_pt.png\" alt=\"Order Decimals with the Help of Place Value Chart Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Order Decimals with the Help of Place Value Chart Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/write-a-decimal-between-two-hundredths\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_dec_btw_2_dec_hundredths_pt.png\" alt=\"Write a Decimal between Two Hundredths Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Write a Decimal between Two Hundredths Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = 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     checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/comparing-and-ordering\"><em>Comparing and Ordering Numbers: Definition with Examples<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-step-7-round-decimals-\"><strong>Step 7: Round Decimals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/rounding-decimals\">Rounding decimals<\/a> is about making them simpler to work with while keeping their value close to what it was. For example, rounding 3.146 to the nearest tenth would give us 3.1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start: <\/strong>This concept is usually introduced after students have a good grasp of decimal place value, often around 5th or 6th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>A key skill in how to teach decimals at this stage is helping children understand how to determine which decimal place to round to and how to do it. A major milestone is when they can confidently <a href=\"https:\/\/au.splashlearn.com\/maths-skills\/year-5\/number-sense--3\/round-decimals-to-the-nearest-tenth\">round decimals to the nearest tenth<\/a>, hundredth, or thousandth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin here to get the hang of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/round-decimals-games\">rounding decimals with games<\/a> that simplify complex calculations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-26150-6\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\"><\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/round-tenths-using-a-number-line\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_round_tenths_nl_pt.png\" alt=\"Round Tenths Using a Number Line Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Round Tenths Using a Number Line Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/round-tenths-to-the-nearest-whole\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_round_tenths_nearest_whole_pt.png\" alt=\"Round Tenths to the Nearest Whole Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Round Tenths to the Nearest Whole Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/round-hundredths-to-the-nearest-whole\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_round_hundredths_nearest_whole_pt.png\" alt=\"Round Hundredths to the Nearest Whole Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Round Hundredths to the Nearest Whole Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/round-thousandths-to-the-nearest-whole\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_round_thousandths_nearest_whole_pt.png\" alt=\"Round Thousandths to the Nearest Whole Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Round Thousandths to the Nearest Whole Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n 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For instance, the decimal 0.75 can be converted to the fraction \u00be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start:<\/strong> This skill is typically taught after students are comfortable with both decimals and fractions, usually in 5th or 6th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>The crucial skill here is understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals and how to convert between the two. A significant milestone is when students can smoothly convert decimals to fractions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/convert-fractions-to-decimals-numbers\">fractions to decimals<\/a> without confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin here to explore conversion between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math\/convert-decimals-to-fractions-games\">decimals and fractions with games<\/a> that foster numerical flexibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-26150-7\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\"><\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/convert-words-to-decimals\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_words_to_dec_pt.png\" alt=\"Convert Words to Decimals Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Convert Words to Decimals Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/fractions-to-decimals-denominator-10-100-1000\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_frac_to_dec_2_pt.png\" alt=\"Fractions to Decimals (Denominator 10\/100\/1000) Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Fractions to Decimals (Denominator 10\/100\/1000) Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/fractions-to-decimals-convert-tenths\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_frac_to_dec_1_pt.png\" alt=\"Fractions to Decimals (Convert Tenths) Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Fractions to Decimals (Convert Tenths) Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/fractions-to-decimals-convert-hundredths\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_frac_to_dec_3_pt.png\" alt=\"Fractions to Decimals (Convert Hundredths) Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Fractions to Decimals (Convert Hundredths) Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script 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       setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-fraction\"><em>Decimal Fraction \u2013 Definition, Examples, Practice Problems<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-step-9-equivalent-decimals-\"><strong>Step 9: Equivalent Decimals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/equivalent-decimals\">Equivalent decimals<\/a> are different decimals that represent the same value. For example, 0.50 and 0.500 are equivalent decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start:<\/strong> This concept is often introduced after students have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/algebra\/rounding\">learned about rounding<\/a> and converting between decimals and fractions, typically in 6th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>Teaching decimal place value at this stage involves helping students recognize that adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/zero\">zeros<\/a> to the end of a decimal does not change its value. A key milestone is when students can identify decimals that are equivalent to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin here to understand equivalent decimals with exercises that encourage analytical skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-26150-8\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\"><\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/choose-the-decimal-fraction-represented-by-the-word\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_words_to_frac_hundredths_pt.png\" alt=\"Choose the Decimal Fraction Represented by the Word Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Choose the Decimal Fraction Represented by the Word Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/color-the-parts-to-represent-the-given-hundredths\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_model_hundredths_less_than_1_pt.png\" alt=\"Color the Parts to Represent the Given Hundredths Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Color the Parts to Represent the Given Hundredths Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/change-decimals-from-word-form-to-fraction-form\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/decimals_convert_words_to_frac_tenths_pt.png\" alt=\"Change Decimals from Word Form to Fraction Form Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Change Decimals from Word Form to Fraction Form Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/shade-the-parts-to-show-the-given-tenths\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        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This is about using decimals in various math calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Start:<\/strong> This is usually taught after students have a solid understanding of all the previous decimal concepts, often in 6th or 7th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Skills and Milestones: <\/strong>The key skill here is applying all the previous knowledge about decimals to solve various mathematical problems involving operations. 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Remember, the key to mastering decimals is to take it one step at a time, ensuring each concept is understood before moving on to the next. With patience and practice, anyone can get good at decimals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-multiplication\/\"><em>How to Teach Multiplication to Kids: 15 Fun Ways<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-3-intriguing-facts-about-decimals-\"><strong>3 Intriguing Facts About Decimals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decimals Have Been Around for Centuries:<\/strong> The concept of decimal numbers has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations. Today&#8217;s system was developed over time, with significant contributions from mathematicians in places like ancient Greece, China, and the Arab world. However, it wasn&#8217;t until the 16th and 17th centuries that the decimal system became widely used in Europe, thanks to the work of mathematicians like Simon Stevin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decimals and Computers: <\/strong>In the world of computers, decimals play a unique role. Computers operate using binary code, a system of just two numbers: 0 and 1. When we input decimal numbers into computers, they convert these into binary code. This conversion is crucial for all the digital technology we use today, from smartphones to calculators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decimals in Space:<\/strong> Decimals are not just used on Earth but also crucial in space exploration. Scientists use decimals to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/distance-between-two-points\">calculate distances<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/speed-formula\">speeds<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/time\/time\">time<\/a> in space precisely. These calculations are essential for sending spacecraft to specific locations in space and for the timing of events like rocket launches or satellite orbits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-5-fun-ways-to-teach-decimals-to-kids-\"><strong>5 Fun Ways to Teach Decimals to Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-1-decimal-bingo-\"><strong>1. Decimal Bingo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-bingo.jpg\" alt=\"Decimal bingo worksheet\" class=\"wp-image-26162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-bingo.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-bingo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-bingo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @teacherspayteachers.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like regular bingo, but with decimal numbers. This game helps kids recognize and read decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed: <\/strong>Bingo cards with decimal numbers, markers, and a set of decimal number cards for calling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Do It: <\/strong>Call out decimal numbers, and kids mark them on their cards. The first to get a line or full house wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-2-decimal-shopping-spree-\"><strong>2. Decimal Shopping Spree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pretend shopping game where prices are in decimals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/adding-and-subtracting-decimals\">teaching kids to add and subtract decimals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed: <\/strong>Play money, price tags with decimal amounts, and items to &#8216;sell.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Do It:<\/strong> Kids &#8216;buy&#8217; items and calculate total costs and change, using decimal addition and subtraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-3-fraction-decimal-match-\"><strong>3. Fraction-Decimal Match<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-decimal-match.jpg\" alt=\"A fraction matching worksheet\" class=\"wp-image-26163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-decimal-match.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-decimal-match-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/fraction-decimal-match-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @twinklco.uk&nbsp;\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A matching game where kids pair fractions with their equivalent decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed: <\/strong>Cards with fractions on one set and decimals on another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Do It:<\/strong> Spread out the cards. Kids match each fraction card with its corresponding decimal card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-4-decimal-number-line-jump-\"><strong>4. Decimal Number Line Jump<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump.jpg\" alt=\"Decimals shown in number line\" class=\"wp-image-26164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump.jpg 748w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump-696x458.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump-639x420.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/decimal-number-line-jump-741x486.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A physical activity where kids jump to positions on a number line marked with decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong> A large number line on the ground with decimals marked, and space to jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Do It:<\/strong> Call out a decimal, and kids jump to the correct position on the number line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-5-cooking-with-decimals-\"><strong>5. Cooking with Decimals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cooking-with-decimals.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of a person cooking with decimal\" class=\"wp-image-26165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cooking-with-decimals.jpg 715w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cooking-with-decimals-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cooking-with-decimals-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cooking-with-decimals-696x390.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: @study.com\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use cooking to teach decimals, as many recipes require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/measurement\">measurements<\/a> in decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong> A simple recipe, ingredients, and measuring tools with decimal measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Do It:<\/strong> Kids follow the recipe, using decimal measurements for ingredients, which helps them understand decimals in real-life contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-4-importance-of-teaching-decimals-to-early-learners-\"><strong>4 Importance of Teaching Decimals to Early Learners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Builds a Strong Math Foundation:<\/strong> Understanding decimals is a big part of learning math. When we know how to teach decimals effectively to early learners, we help them build a strong foundation in mathematics. This foundation is crucial for tackling more complex math topics as they grow older.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Prepares for Real-World Situations: <\/strong>Decimals are everywhere in real life \u2013 in money, measurements, and even in the supermarket! Teaching kids about decimals early on prepares them to handle these everyday situations with ease and confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Encourages Precision and Accuracy: <\/strong>Decimals require a level of precision and accuracy. Early exposure to decimals teaches children the importance of being precise and accurate in their calculations, which is a key skill in many areas, including science and technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Enhances Problem-Solving Skills:<\/strong> Learning about decimals improves problem-solving skills. It teaches kids how to think logically and work through problems step by step, which is a valuable skill not just in math, but in life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-math-teaching-apps-for-teachers\/\"><em>Best Math Teaching Apps for Teachers<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-conclusion-\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decimals might seem tricky at first, but they&#8217;re a super important part of math and everyday life. By learning decimals step by step, kids can master these little numbers and use them confidently in school and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-get-better-at-math\/\"><em>How To Get Better at Math: 10 Effective Ways<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Are there any tools or apps that can help teach decimals?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-learning-apps-for-kids\/\">educational apps<\/a> such as SplashLearn designed specifically for teaching decimals. 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