Boost your child's arithmetic skills with our fun and engaging Mental Math Practice Addition & Subtraction Worksheets designed for ages 3-6! These curated activities enhance cognitive development by promoting rapid mental calculations and building a strong numerical foundation. Delight in colorful, age-appropriate exercises that cover basic addition and subtraction, preparing young learners for future mathematical success. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten children, our worksheets provide an enjoyable learning experience combining education and play. Visit Kids Academy to explore and download our high-quality resources today! Make math practice an exciting part of your child's daily routine.


Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Addition & Subtraction for age 3-6!

Mental Math -Subtract and Add by 10 - Part 2

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 3-6
  • Mental math practice
  • Addition & Subtraction
Adding a Ten Worksheet
Adding a Ten Worksheet

Adding a Ten Worksheet

Kids Academy offers a colorful addition worksheet with counters in frames to help students learn to add by tens. This skill is essential for students to develop critical math skills and create a foundation for future math concepts. Visual aids aid in mastering this early skill, so get started learning today!
Adding a Ten Worksheet
Worksheet
7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet
7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet

7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet

Remind kids of the continents and show them how different numbers can add up to the same figure. Give examples, like 2+2 =4, and 3+1 =4. Ask if they can provide other examples, then work through the simple additions in this worksheet with them. Ask them to circle all equations that make 14.
7 Continents and 7 Seas Worksheet
Worksheet
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet

Adding at the Hospital Worksheet

A hospital visit doesn't have to be scary for kids. With this worksheet, they can count along with doctors and nurses, by reading the word problems and tracing lines to the corresponding picture. Guide them through it and you'll help them have a fun experience.
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
Worksheet
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Help your little math learner visualize number stories with this engaging worksheet. They'll connect pictures to the story and use math facts to find the sums. After that, they'll be able to identify the correct number sentences to match. Let them practice and get better at problem solving!
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
Worksheet
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
Worksheet
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Worksheet
Different Ways to Add Worksheet
Different Ways to Add Worksheet

Different Ways to Add Worksheet

This worksheet enhances math skills by having students match equations to base ten pictures and tracing lines. It not only helps with fine motor skills, but also encourages number sense, with various ways to add and build upon existing math knowledge.
Different Ways to Add Worksheet
Worksheet
Subtracting Twos Worksheet
Subtracting Twos Worksheet

Subtracting Twos Worksheet

Help your children learn the basics of math with this worksheet. It has three number sentences they can match up with the pictures. Start by making math an enjoyable subject and help your kids underline the equation that matches up. This will give them a strong foundation to build on for the rest of their math journey.
Subtracting Twos Worksheet
Worksheet


Mental math practice for addition and subtraction is crucial for children ages 3-6 because it lays the foundational groundwork for their overall mathematical reasoning and cognitive development. In the early stages of learning, children are highly receptive and their brains are like sponges, soaking up new information rapidly. By practicing addition and subtraction mentally, they improve their number sense and develop a deeper understanding of how numbers work together.

Moreover, mental math exercises enhance memory and concentration skills. Young children learn to keep track of numbers and operations, which in turn strengthens their ability to focus and recall information. These mental skills are not only beneficial in mathematics but also in other academic subjects and everyday problem-solving situations.

Engaging in such practice builds confidence, as children learn to solve problems on their own without relying heavily on physical tools like counters or fingers. This independence encourages a positive attitude towards math, reducing math anxiety and promoting a sense of accomplishment.

Lastly, mental math is linked to better academic performance in later years. The early mastery of basic addition and subtraction ensures a smoother transition to more complex mathematical concepts. For these reasons, parents and teachers should prioritize mental math practice, giving children a strong mathematical foundation for the future.