Discover a variety of engaging basic arithmetic practice math worksheets designed specifically for ages 3-6. These printable resources from Kids Academy offer a playful and effective way to develop early math skills including counting, addition, subtraction, and number recognition. Each worksheet is crafted to make learning fun with vibrant themes and simple exercises that are perfect for little learners. Whether for classroom use or extra practice at home, these worksheets aim to build a strong mathematical foundation and boost your child’s confidence. Foster a love for math in your preschooler with our carefully curated activities.


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Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet
Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet

Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet

This worksheet combines math and learning about plants. Ask kids to name their favorite plants and which ones they see the most. Have them trace a line to all pictures in the middle which show the equation 5+4. Enjoy the beauty of plants while introducing math skills!
Plant the Seeds Addition Worksheet
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Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet
Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet

Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet

Got kids who love crafting? This worksheet will be right up their alley! Let them use their creative and problem-solving skills to check equations and decide the correct total. It's just like making beads into a bracelet but on paper! Print out this downloadable PDF and get ready for a fun craft session.
Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
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Second Grade Math Worksheets
Second Grade Math Worksheets

Addition: Space Math Worksheet

Fun and engaging space-themed practice with vivid pictures and matching numbers will make learning more meaningful. Take their math skills out of this galaxy today with Kids Academy!
Addition: Space Math Worksheet
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Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet
Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet

Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet

Sweet Erica needs your math student's help! Download the PDF worksheet and have your little math whiz read the word problems, match the pictures and solve basic addition/subtraction problems with two/three addends, minuends and subtrahends. They'll be having fun while strengthening their math fact skills!
Problem Solving: Erica's Tower Worksheet
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Add up the Pennies Worksheet
Add up the Pennies Worksheet

Add up the Pennies Worksheet

Help your kids ace their math skills with this simple worksheet! You can guide them to use their fingers to add numbers and then check the box above the correct answer. With practice and your support, they can become faster and better at adding numbers. No sweating required!
Add up the Pennies Worksheet
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Carnivore Counting to 120 Worksheet
Carnivore Counting to 120 Worksheet

Carnivore Counting to 120 Worksheet

Ask your child to name some popular carnivores. Can they tell you what the animal in the worksheet is? A Tiger? Get them to count from 100 to 120 to connect the dots. After they finish the first picture, keep counting to help them practice!
Carnivore Counting to 120 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 25
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Julia's Shopping Graph Worksheet
Julia's Shopping Graph Worksheet

Julia's Shopping Graph Worksheet

This fun PDF worksheet provides little mathematicians with practice using pictographs. They will answer questions about Julia's graph, helping to assess their understanding of reading and interpreting data. Counting and choosing the correct answer is sure to be an enjoyable experience!
Julia's Shopping Graph Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 71
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 65
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 49
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 53
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One Less: Assessment 1 Worksheet
One Less: Assessment 1 Worksheet

One Less: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Help your kids with counting using this worksheet that has pictures of bugs! There are four different bugs and insects. Show them each one and ask them to count, then circle the group that has 1 less than the previous group. Don't worry if your kids don't like bugs - it's just a picture!
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Basic arithmetic practice for children aged 3-6 is essential because it lays the groundwork for future mathematical proficiency and cognitive development. During these formative years, children's brains are exceptionally adaptive and capable of absorbing vast amounts of information, making it an ideal time to introduce them to fundamental math concepts.

Parents and teachers should recognize that early exposure to arithmetic enhances children's ability to understand and retain numerical principles. Practicing counting, addition, and subtraction helps develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it fosters a sense of curiosity and confidence in tackling math problems, setting a positive attitude towards the subject.

Basic arithmetic is not just about numbers. It integrates into everyday life, aiding in the development of fine motor skills through activities like sorting objects by size or shape, which are integral for more advanced mathematical concepts later on. It also strengthens social skills, as kids who participate in group-based math activities learn to collaborate and communicate.

In the long-term, early arithmetic practice supports academic achievement and helps close educational gaps—offering every child, regardless of background, the metaphorical 'keys to the kingdom' of knowledge. Prioritizing basic arithmetic in early childhood education is foundational to lifelong learning and success.