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Enhance your child's cognitive development with our engaging Problem-Solving Skills Addition & Subtraction Worksheets designed for 3-year-olds. These expertly crafted worksheets blend fun and learning, introducing basic math concepts through captivating activities. Featuring colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand tasks, they help young learners master addition and subtraction while boosting their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Perfect for early grade educators and parents, our worksheets provide a strong foundation in early math skills, fostering a love for learning. Visit us at Kids Academy and start your child's journey to math proficiency with our tailored resources.


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Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet
Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Number lines are fun and help build number sense and reasoning. This worksheet uses them to help students count on to find a solution to an equation. They'll have fun counting with familiar numbers and 10-bases, while also working on algebraic reasoning.
Solving Problems: Number Lines 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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Construction Zone Addition Worksheet
Construction Zone Addition Worksheet

Construction Zone Addition Worksheet

Construction sites are bustling with professionals called construction workers. They use equipment while working, so they must wear protective gear. With kids, look at the pictures and name each object. Then help them check the box next to the number sentence that matches the picture. (80 words)
Construction Zone Addition Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 13
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 13
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 44
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Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1

Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1

Visualizing word problems can help students solve them. This fun PDF worksheet encourages students to create mental images using math facts, then check boxes to match the equations for basic addition problems. It's a great way to build confidence in solving math.
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 1
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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.
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 4

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 4

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 4
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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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Number Stories One More: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Number Stories One More: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Number Stories One More: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Introduce kids to elephants with this tracing sheet. Ask if they've seen them at the zoo or on TV, then help them identify the elephants in the pic. Count all the circus animals on the balls and help them trace the lines to the higher stack. Count 1-10 with them to warm up their brains.
Number Stories One More: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 59
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Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet
Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet

Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet

Help your students learn math easier and faster with this colorful worksheet. Read the word problem and then guide them in checking the correct equation and finding the answer. Your students will benefit from the extra help, as they work through new concepts each day.
Enrichment -2 Step Word Problems Worksheet
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Help your child understand school topics better with your assistance. For math, go over their worksheet together and discuss the instructions and text. Solve the questions and check the right equation. This will take their learning to the next level.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet

Take your kids on a virtual grocery trip with this worksheet! Help them read the two word problems and use the pictures to solve them. Then, have them circle the correct answers. It's an easy, fun way to get kids comfortable with math while also getting them excited about grocery shopping!
Grocery Shopping Subtraction Worksheet
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Equations Matching Word Problems Worksheet
Equations Matching Word Problems Worksheet

Equations Matching Word Problems Worksheet

Download this worksheet and give your young mathematician practice in solving equations using matching numbers and number family facts. They'll solve word problems, develop critical thinking and algebraic reasoning, and gain success with addition and subtraction.
Equations Matching Word Problems Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 62
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 25
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 5
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 5

Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 5

Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 5
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 74
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Word Problems: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Word Problems: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Word Problems: Assessment 1 Worksheet

This free worksheet assesses your child's basic addition word problem skills. It presents word problems with pictures offering clues in one-to-one representation. Your child will select the correct drawing to match the problem, without even knowing they're being assessed! This is a great way to gauge their math computation and reasoning abilities.
Word Problems: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2

Help your little math learner visualize number stories with this engaging worksheet. They'll connect pictures to the story and use math facts to find the sums. After that, they'll be able to identify the correct number sentences to match. Let them practice and get better at problem solving!
Tricky Problems Worksheet: Part 2
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Match the Word Problems Worksheet
Match the Word Problems Worksheet

Match the Word Problems Worksheet

Read this word problem to your kids: Help them understand how it can be translated into a number problem. Trace the dotted lines to see how each picture and number sentence match the problem. With this worksheet, you can show your kids how easy it is to transform a word problem into a number problem.
Match the Word Problems Worksheet
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Fostering problem-solving skills in addition and subtraction for 3-year-olds is vital for several reasons. Firstly, these fundamental math skills form the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts they'll encounter later in life. Early exposure to basic arithmetic encourages cognitive development, helping children to understand patterns, sequences, and relationships between numbers.

Developing problem-solving skills through addition and subtraction also enhances critical thinking and decision-making abilities. It allows young children to approach various situations and challenges logically. This process of resolving simple problems builds confidence and perseverance, crucial traits for their academic journey and everyday life.

Additionally, engaging in math-related activities at an early age supports language development. Talking about math problems and solutions boosts vocabulary and communication skills as children express their thought processes. Games and interactive exercises involving counting, adding, and taking away objects make learning fun, reinforcing these concepts in a context they find enjoyable.

Socially, these skills encourage cooperation and teamwork when children work on math problems together, sharing ideas and solutions. This foundational training thus promotes both intellectual growth and important soft skills, underscoring why parents and teachers should prioritize problem-solving in math from an early age.