At Kids Academy, our Basic Math Concepts Worksheets for Ages 3-9 are designed to make learning fun and engaging. These worksheets introduce essential math skills through colorful, interactive exercises tailored to your child’s developmental stage. From number recognition and counting to simple addition and subtraction, our resources cater to varying skill levels. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students, each worksheet helps build a strong foundation in mathematics while fostering a love for learning. Start your child’s math journey with confidence using our expertly crafted educational materials. Explore our collection today and watch young minds thrive.


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Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet

Kids Academy has a great place value worksheet to help kids learn when they don't have manipulatives at home! It includes longs and cubes that kids can count and add to find the sum. Colorful and downloadable, this page will help kids understand addition and place value better. Give it a try!
Counting Tens and Ones: Part 1 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 36
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 36
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Animal Features Worksheet
Animal Features Worksheet

Animal Features Worksheet

Let your kids join a budding zoologist! They can count zoo animals' fur, feathers or scales, then use numbers and comparison to check the box with the most friends. The PDF will captivate them and help them understand how the value of '6' changes based on its position.
Animal Features Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 4
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 38
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Groups of Shapes Worksheet
Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Can your child identify and name shapes? Help them learn the unique features of each and have them check the correct name for each group in the colorful pictures on this worksheet.
Groups of Shapes Worksheet
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Counting Maze Up to 20 Printable
Counting Maze Up to 20 Printable

Monkey Math Worksheet

Try our printable maze to 20 for an enjoyable challenge.
Monkey Math Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 49
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More or Less PDF Printable Worksheet
More or Less PDF Printable Worksheet

More or Less Size Worksheet

Try this "More or Less" PDF printable worksheet to help them out!
More or Less Size Worksheet
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Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet
Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet

Counting using one-to-one representation is a great way to develop a child's number sense. Use objects, pictures and images to help counting beyond the fingers. This worksheet uses everyday objects to practice counting. It encourages children to find the correct number and count forward. Give it a try!
Counting in the Neighborhood Part1 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 5
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 5

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 5

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 5
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 42
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 42
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Let’s Compare Worksheet for Preschool
Let’s Compare Worksheet for Preschool

Let's Compare Worksheet: Big or Small

This worksheet will help your child gain an awareness of simple geometry and strengthen cognitive skills. Visualizing objects in 3D and comparing sizes helps to practice solving problems mentally and build analytical skills. Let's Compare worksheet will challenge your child to think hard.
Let's Compare Worksheet: Big or Small
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Stack the Blocks Worksheet
Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Playing with blocks is a great way for kids to learn! They can create patterns, shapes, and even count. In this worksheet, ask them to identify the colors and count each stack of blocks. If they can spot one extra block in the tower, even better! Encourage learning through play with these fun blocks.
Stack the Blocks Worksheet
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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Five Cents or the Nickel
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Five Cents or the Nickel

Five Cents or the Nickel Money Worksheet

Counting money games help kids make learning money fun and easy. Next up: the 5 cent coin, or nickel. Look at both sides and remember them. Then, trace the word "nickel" to help you remember. Finally, count the nickels and work out amounts in cents. Let's do this! Kids Academy helps make money learning easy and fun!
Five Cents or the Nickel Money Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 50
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 32
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 23
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 16
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Adding up to 1000: Page 63
Adding up to 1000: Page 63

Adding up to 1000: Page 63

Adding up to 1000: Page 63
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Basic math concepts are crucial for children aged 3-9 as they lay the groundwork for future academic success and everyday life skills. For parents and teachers, fostering early math literacy is important for cognitive development, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. When children grasp fundamental concepts like counting, shapes, addition, and subtraction early, they are better prepared for more advanced mathematical concepts later in their education.

Early math skills are connected to improved performance in school across a variety of subjects, not just mathematics. Many aspects of science, technology, engineering, and even reading comprehension require strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills that basic math cultivates. Additionally, math teaches discipline and perseverance, helping kids learn from mistakes and solve problems systematically.

Moreover, early exposure to math concepts can build self-confidence in children. Kids who feel competent in math are more likely to approach new lessons with a positive attitude, reducing math anxiety. This early confidence sets a positive trajectory for their entire educational journey.

Incorporating math into everyday play and routines doesn't just prime young minds for academic challenges; it also helps children understand the natural world and how things work, which is vital for becoming well-rounded individuals. Therefore, encouraging basic math from a young age is an investment in a child's holistic development.