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One More Jumps In Worksheet
One More Jumps In Worksheet

One More Jumps In Worksheet

Polar bears live in the Arctic which is always cold and snowy. Show your kids pictures of polar bears swimming in the water. Read the text and help them count correctly to answer the questions in the first and second sections.
One More Jumps In Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
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Let's Check! Worksheet
Let's Check! Worksheet

Let's Check! Worksheet

Before starting this coloring sheet, ask your kids to name some colors they know, or point to familiar items and ask them what color they are. Check if they can correctly identify the pictures of yellow objects. Then, you can begin the worksheet.
Let's Check! Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
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Place Value: Friendly Elves Worksheet
Place Value: Friendly Elves Worksheet

Place Value: Friendly Elves Worksheet

This fun worksheet teaches kids to count elves, answer questions about houses, and practice math! Look at the picture and count the elves in each house. How many are in the green and brown house? Tick the correct answer boxes. Perfect for young learners!
Place Value: Friendly Elves Worksheet
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Making 19 with Sports Worksheet
Making 19 with Sports Worksheet

Making 19 with Sports Worksheet

As kids grow, so does their learning. Help them master simple addition with four equations in the worksheet. By finding the missing numbers to make 19, and tracing a line to the answer, your kids will improve their math skills.
Making 19 with Sports Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
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Building with 10 Worksheet
Building with 10 Worksheet

Building with 10 Worksheet

Counting numbers can be simple with this worksheet: Ask your kids to count the stacks of objects, ensure accuracy with your help, then circle the ones of ten. With practice and guidance, your children will soon become counting pros!
Building with 10 Worksheet
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Find Two at the Zoo Worksheet
Find Two at the Zoo Worksheet

Find Two at the Zoo Worksheet

Help your kids overcome math fears and practice subtracting numbers with this traceable PDF. Ask them to identify the 6 groups of animals in the picture and count the animals in each group. Then, help them trace a line to all of the pictures that illustrate the equation 5-2.
Find Two at the Zoo Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
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Fairytale Addition Worksheet
Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Take your kids to Fairytale Land! They'll meet witches, dragons, fairies, elves, knights, and princesses. This free worksheet adds up the fun, letting kids use three addends to solve addition equations and find the right answers. With friends like these, math won't even seem like math!
Fairytale Addition Worksheet
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Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet
Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet

Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet

Make picnic planning fun with this kindergarten sorting worksheet! Your child will sort everyday objects to find picnic supplies, and then use the worksheet to plan a real or pretend picnic. Extend the learning by discussing the event and its connection to the worksheet. Print out the other worksheets to sharpen sorting and classifying skills in an engaging way!
Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet
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Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

This math worksheet will excite your kid! Read the word problem and look at the cupcakes; the slashes mean some are being taken away. Select the picture that matches the text, then complete the equation to find the solution!
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 30
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 74
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Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Engage preschoolers in learning with this fun and colorful worksheet. Ask them to look at the picture and identify the missing equation on each puzzle piece; then help them solve the problems. When all the puzzle pieces make the bottom numbers equal 12, have them circle it. This is a great way to combine learning and fun!
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
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Collect Sticks Worksheet
Collect Sticks Worksheet

Collect Sticks Worksheet

Let math be fun for your kids with a simple and colorful worksheet exercise. Addition and subtraction can be daunting, but you can make it enjoyable with exercises like this one. Get them to draw lines to the groups of sticks that show 2+3 and watch them light up.
Collect Sticks Worksheet
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Picking Carrots Worksheet
Picking Carrots Worksheet

Picking Carrots Worksheet

Do your kids know what carrots are? They're nutritious veggies we should eat. Look at the worksheet with them; can they spot the carrots? It's an exercise to practice counting. Show them how to count all the carrots in the groups and trace the line to the groups with 9 carrots.
Picking Carrots Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 70
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 70
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 48
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 48
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 48
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 11
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 11
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 11
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Parents and teachers should care about addition practice for ages 3-5 because it lays a vital foundation for future mathematical understanding and cognitive development. At this early age, children's brains are incredibly receptive to new information and forming neural connections. Engaging them in simple addition helps develop numerical fluency, which is the ability to understand and manipulate numbers with ease. This fluency is critical for tackling more complex math concepts later on.

Moreover, learning addition practices enhances problem-solving skills and logical thinking. Children learn to recognize patterns and relationships between numbers, which boosts their overall intellectual capabilities. It also promotes confidence and a positive attitude toward math, which is essential, as confidence can significantly impact future academic performance.

Incorporating addition practice into daily activities ensures that children see math as an integral, enjoyable part of life. Games, songs, and interactive exercises make learning fun, helping maintain their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. Furthermore, early exposure to addition can support children in meeting kindergarten readiness standards and enable them to keep up with curriculum expectations, avoiding future educational disparities. Therefore, emphasizing addition at this formative stage is crucial for nurturing well-rounded, confident, and capable learners.