Welcome to our Basic Arithmetic Numbers Worksheets designed specifically for children aged 3-5! These engaging worksheets introduce the fundamental concepts of addition and subtraction in a fun, interactive way. By using colorful visuals and playful activities, little learners will enhance their number recognition, counting skills, and basic math abilities. Our worksheets are perfect for parents and educators looking to reinforce early math skills at home or in the classroom. Whether it’s matching numbers, solving simple problems, or counting objects, these resources are tailored to make learning enjoyable. Start your child’s mathematical journey with our exciting worksheets today!


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Solve Tricky Number Situations by Drawing (3 numbers) - Part 1

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Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Old MacDonald needs help counting his animals! Give your little math whiz a fun challenge with a free PDF worksheet. They'll love counting the animals and doing basic addition with two or three addends. Who knew math could be so much fun on the farm?
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
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Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match: 6 – 10
Math PDF Worksheets - Count and Match: 6 – 10

Count and Match 6 – 10 Math Worksheet

Print this fun math worksheet for your kindergartener and help them practice counting up to ten! They'll draw a line from the objects to the correct numbers, visualizing the problem and having fun at the same time. Kids Academy offers more free printable worksheets. Get them now!
Count and Match 6 – 10 Math Worksheet
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Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Kids will love this fun PDF worksheet for trick-or-treating! It's packed with yummy images and math practice. They can read the word problems, count and add numbers, check their answers, and match the addition equations with the pictures. Math made delicious!
Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
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Counting Types of Weather Worksheet
Counting Types of Weather Worksheet

Counting Types of Weather Worksheet

Have your students look outside and tell you the weather today. Get kindergartners thinking by asking them to name different types of weather. Point to each one in the picture and get them to tell you what it is. Then, have them count the types and circle the number.
Counting Types of Weather 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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Parents and teachers should prioritize basic arithmetic numbers for children ages 3-5 because these foundational skills form the building blocks for lifelong mathematical understanding. Early exposure to numbers helps children develop critical thinking skills and promotes cognitive development. At this stage, children learn through play and exploration, making it essential to introduce concepts such as counting, one-to-one correspondence, and simple addition or subtraction in engaging ways.

Moreover, mastering basic arithmetic enhances a child's confidence and motivation in learning. As they grasp these concepts, they become problem solvers, learning to identify relationships and patterns in their environment. This early mathematical understanding not only supports future academic success but also prepares children for real-world scenarios such as budgeting, measuring, and time management as they grow.

Encouraging a playful approach to arithmetic can also strengthen parent-child or teacher-student relationships through interactive games and activities. Additionally, focusing on basic numbers builds a foundation for literacy skills by connecting counting to language development, reinforcing both areas simultaneously. Overall, nurturing numerical awareness in early childhood lays the groundwork for more complex mathematical thinking and encourages a positive lifelong relationship with learning.