Enhance your child's number sense with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 3-8! These thoughtfully crafted activities promote a strong foundation in essential math skills through fun and interactive learning. Your little ones will explore numbers, counting, and basic operations while developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Each worksheet is aligned with educational standards and encourages hands-on practice that makes math enjoyable. Browse our diverse range of exercises tailored to various learning styles, ensuring your child’s success in early math concepts. Download and print our worksheets today to embark on an exciting journey toward numerical confidence and proficiency!


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet

Look at the full of smiles worms carrying two-digit numbers. Is the number in the ones spot 4 or less? Round down to the nearest ten! Help kids learn the tricky concept of rounding with this math worksheet. Perfect for clearing up confusion and practicing rounding down to the nearest ten!
Worm Math Rounding Down to the Nearest Ten Worksheet
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Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet

If your child is having trouble with math, worksheets like this can help them get more practice. Addition, subtraction, and multiplication go together. Look over each addition equation and pick the matching multiplication equation, then circle the correct answer. This can give your child the necessary practice to understand mathematics better.
Repeated Addition = Multiplication Worksheet
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Tens and Ones Worksheet
Tens and Ones Worksheet

Tens and Ones Worksheet

Help your child make math fun with this worksheet! Count the blocks on both sides and enter the total in the box below the figures. This will help them overcome any math-related anxieties they might have and let them enjoy the learning process.
Tens and Ones Worksheet
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Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet
Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet

Teach your kids easy tricks to simplify any multiplication problem. For example, when multiplying any number by 10, the result will always end in a zero. To help the Texans in this worksheet, draw a line through all of the correct products to get them to The Alamo.
Multiplying 10’s at The Alamo Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 53
Adding up to 100: Page 53

Adding up to 100: Page 53

Adding up to 100: Page 53
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Apple Math Worksheet
Apple Math Worksheet

Apple Math Worksheet

Math is more than just counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Your child may be feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities, like comparing numbers and their differences. But with this worksheet, you can make comparing numbers fun again!
Apple Math Worksheet
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Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Help your child find the missing numbers in the puzzles. The worksheet combines fun and maths - stimulating the brain while keeping them engaged. Colourful pages will keep the learning enjoyable. Simple addition and subtraction will ensure they stay entertained.
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
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What Equation Is That? Worksheet
What Equation Is That? Worksheet

What Equation Is That? Worksheet

Have your students practice counting with base ten blocks. This will help them with math struggles. Homework and worksheets will help them improve; ask them to trace lines to the correct equation on a tracing sheet. Guide them as they count the blocks and trace the lines.
What Equation Is That? Worksheet
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Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet
Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

Bugs and Legs Fact Families Worksheet

This free worksheet uses bugs and insects to help young math students learn about fact families and recognize patterns in multiplication and division. It's a fun and colorful way to gain automaticity and efficiency in computation skills, without even realizing it's math!
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Improving number sense in children ages 3-8 is foundational for their mathematical development and overall cognitive growth. Number sense refers to a person’s ability to understand, relate, and connect numbers to the world around them. For young learners, this skill fosters a strong foundation for more complex math concepts as they progress in their education.

When parents and teachers prioritize number sense, they help children develop essential skills such as counting, comparing quantities, and understanding numerical relationships. Early mastery of these skills boosts confidence and encourages a positive attitude toward learning math in the future. Furthermore, improving number sense is linked to better problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.

Additionally, consistent exposure to number concepts encourages skilled communication about numbers, fostering an environment where children feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and reasoning. Engaging in everyday activities that involve numbers—such as cooking, shopping, or playing games—can make learning meaningful and fun.

Ultimately, investing in number sense during these formative years not only enhances early math education but also equips children with the tools needed for future academic success and daily life situations. For parents and teachers, nurturing these skills is essential to supporting a child’s holistic development in and outside the classroom.