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Introduce your 3-year-old to the fundamentals of math with our engaging Number Recognition Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheets! These worksheets are specifically designed to foster early numeracy skills by encouraging children to recognize numbers through playful scenarios. Utilizing relatable word problems, kids can practice basic addition and subtraction concepts, enhancing their problem-solving abilities while making math fun. Ideal for home or classroom use, each activity promotes critical thinking and comprehension, ensuring that your little learner develops a solid math foundation. Download these worksheets today and watch as your child embarks on a joyful journey through the world of numbers!


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Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet
Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet

Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet

Introduce word problems with this simple worksheet. Ask your students to name the objects pictured, then read the word problem and ask them to circle the answer. With practice, it'll help them scale this challenging area of math.
Counting With Drawings. Does It Make Sound? Worksheet
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Circus Math Printable Worksheet
Circus Math Printable Worksheet

Circus Math Printable

Let's take the kids to the circus and combine literacy and numeracy skills! Our circus math printable worksheet will encourage creativity and higher-order thinking by connecting addition to real-life examples. Kids will learn to love math while they explore the fun, real-life applications of math. Ignite their passion today!
Circus Math Printable
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Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet

Before tackling the math problem, get your kids ready by asking them to share their favorite holiday and why. Then, look at the picture on the worksheet with them. Help them examine the numbers and problems, and select the number sentence that shows what's happening with each string of light. 80 words.
Holiday Lights Subtraction Worksheet
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Assessment 3 Math Worksheet
Assessment 3 Math Worksheet

Assessment 3 Math Worksheet

Ariel needs to buy yarn. Do your kids know what yarn is? If they've seen you knit, they will. Help them solve the two word problems to figure out how many coins Ariel needs to buy it.
Assessment 3 Math Worksheet
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Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Using fun exercises and pictures, you can get kids excited about math. With practice and reminders of what they've learnt, they'll be solving simple addition and subtraction equations with ease. Read the word problems in the picture to them, then help them check the equation and choose the correct answer.
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
Butterfly Addition Worksheet
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Desert Addition Worksheet
Desert Addition Worksheet

Desert Addition Worksheet

In the desert, scorching heat and little water mean animals must adapt to survive. Show kids pictures of these animals and teach their names. Then, read the word problems in the worksheet, and have them check the box next to the pictures that portray each story. 80 words
Desert Addition Worksheet
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Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet
Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Did you know different spiders have different eye numbers? Kids will love learning this fact and solving the spider word problems on this free worksheet! Word problems promote a deeper understanding of the concept, plus they get to add up the spiders’ eyes while solving addition problems with more than one addend. Fun and math all in one!
Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet
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Counting Seedlings Worksheet
Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Counting Seedlings Worksheet

Understanding math word problems is key. Multiple steps can prove challenging - this free worksheet provides one-to-one picture representation to help kids solve multi-step addition word problems. Strengthen addition skills by choosing the matching picture to the answer.
Counting Seedlings Worksheet
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Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet
Valentine’s Day word problems worksheet

Valentines Day Word Problem Worksheet

This Valentine's Day worksheet will help your child practice using a number line to solve an addition problem. It's a great way to boost confidence and make solving word problems a breeze.
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Sea Math Worksheet
Sea Math Worksheet

Sea Math Worksheet

Dive into an ocean of addition with this fun math worksheet! Help your little mathematician count and add colorful coral and fish. Point out phrases like "in total" or "all together" as a reminder to use addition. Watch them add to find the answer and check the boxes to finish!
Sea Math Worksheet
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Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet
Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet

Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet

Learning basic addition and subtraction has never been easier with this free worksheet! Young mathematicians can sort & count to get the right sum or difference for each problem. Plus, they'll practice fine motor skills by circling the correct answer. An ideal way to help kids build important visual recognition and discernment skills.
Counting with Drawings: Fruits & Chocolates Worksheet
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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
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Under the Sea Addition Worksheet
Under the Sea Addition Worksheet

Under the Sea Addition Worksheet

Ask your kids to identify undersea animals in a picture, then solve the word problems at the bottom with it! If they're into the nature channel or marine life, they'll love this worksheet. Check the box next to the correct answer for each one. 80 words
Under the Sea Addition Worksheet
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Counting in an Amusement Park Worksheet
Counting in an Amusement Park Worksheet

Counting in an Amusement Park Worksheet

Love amusement parks? This colorful worksheet is sure to delight your child as they solve basic addition problems with missing addends. Picture representations help them solve the math equations, while traceable lines help them accurately complete the drawings. No roller coaster ride here, but still loads of fun!
Counting in an Amusement Park Worksheet
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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
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Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet

At Kids Academy, we know pictures make math come alive and make sense. This worksheet is perfect for early learners to practice word problems. Kids read each problem and count the images that represent the numbers, then solve the problem with addition or subtraction to get the right answer.
Counting with Drawings:Fruits & Flowers Worksheet
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Number recognition and basic addition and subtraction word problems are foundational skills that can significantly benefit 3-year-olds in their early mathematical development. Parents and teachers should pay attention to these skills because they lay the groundwork for future learning. At this age, children are naturally curious and eager to explore concepts around quantity and relationships, making it an ideal time to introduce these ideas.

Engaging with numbers through daily activities—like counting toys, sharing snacks, or solving simple word problems—helps develop critical cognitive skills such as problem-solving, reasoning, and logical thinking. Furthermore, incorporating play into these activities keeps learning enjoyable and reinforces engagement.

Early mastery of number recognition and simple operations fosters confidence, allowing children to approach mathematics with a positive mindset as they grow. Additionally, these skills promote communication abilities, as children learn to express their understanding through the language of math.

Incorporating word problems not only strengthens numerical skills but also enhances language development, vocabulary, and comprehension. Ultimately, focusing on these foundational numeracy skills equips children with essential tools for lifelong learning, making it crucial for parents and teachers to emphasize them in fun and accessible ways.