Enhance your child’s foundational math abilities with our “Improves Counting Skills Addition & Subtraction Worksheets” designed specifically for ages 3-7. These engaging worksheets offer a fun and interactive way for young learners to practice counting, addition, and subtraction. Each worksheet features colorful illustrations and age-appropriate exercises that encourage children to develop their numerical skills while boosting their confidence in math. With a focus on visual learning and hands-on activities, these worksheets help reinforce key concepts in a playful manner. Perfect for home practice or classroom use, our resources provide a solid stepping stone for your child's mathematical journey!


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Making 17

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Interactive
  • 3-7
  • Improves counting skills
  • Addition & Subtraction
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
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Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Show your kids the pictures in the worksheet and identify the weather. This exercise is to help them add simple numbers. There are 4 equations in the printout. Help them figure out the numbers to make 17, then trace a line to the missing number to complete the equation.
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
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Parents and teachers should care about improving counting skills, addition, and subtraction for children aged 3-7 because these foundational skills form the basis of mathematical understanding and are critical for future learning. Early numeracy is linked to later academic success; children who develop strong counting and arithmetic skills in their early years are more likely to excel in mathematics as they progress through school. These skills also enhance a child’s problem-solving abilities and critical thinking, which are essential in everyday life.

Moreover, early math skills contribute to a child’s confidence and self-esteem. When children feel competent in counting, adding, and subtracting, they are more likely to engage positively with math concepts as they grow. Additionally, practical experiences involving counting–such as using toys, counting snacks, or sorting objects–foster a love for learning and make math enjoyable.

Finally, in our increasingly data-driven world, strong numeracy skills are vital for later career and educational opportunities. By focusing on counting, addition, and subtraction during these formative years, parents and teachers help children build a robust mathematical foundation that will support their lifelong learning journey.