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Baseball Addition Worksheet
Baseball Addition Worksheet

Baseball Addition Worksheet

Let your kids have fun with this baseball-themed addition worksheet! Read the three simple word sentences with them, then use the pictures to help them add with their fingers. Ask them to copy the fingers held up in the pictures, then check the box with the right answer. Kids who love baseball will enjoy this activity!
Baseball Addition Worksheet
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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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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 2
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 62
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 62
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 14
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 60
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 35
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 63
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Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet
Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet

Little Witch Problem Solving Worksheet

Help this sweet little witch! Download this worksheet and use traceable lines to connect the problems with the correct answers. Practise basic addition involving three addends and have fun doing it!
Little Witch Problem Solving 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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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 58
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Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10 PDF
Connect the Dots Numbers 1-10 PDF

Count with the Captain Connect Dots Worksheet

All aboard! Help the captain set sail with this fun connect the dots numbers 1-10 PDF! Motivate your child to practice counting and numeracy, as they help the captain find his way to his ship. Problem solving skills and recognition of numbers in print are also developed. Reward your child after completion and they'll be unaware of the skills honed.
Count with the Captain Connect Dots Worksheet
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One More Jumps In Worksheet
One More Jumps In Worksheet

One More Jumps In Worksheet

Polar bears live in the Arctic which is always cold and snowy. Show your kids pictures of polar bears swimming in the water. Read the text and help them count correctly to answer the questions in the first and second sections.
One More Jumps In Worksheet
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Counting Eggs Worksheet
Counting Eggs Worksheet

Counting Eggs Worksheet

This worksheet is great for teaching kindergarteners to count and add numbers. It includes colorful pictures of eggs with numbers to trace. Help students count the eggs and draw a line to the right number. This will make learning fun and easy!
Counting Eggs Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 50
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 7
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 20
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Building with 10 Worksheet
Building with 10 Worksheet

Building with 10 Worksheet

Counting numbers can be simple with this worksheet: Ask your kids to count the stacks of objects, ensure accuracy with your help, then circle the ones of ten. With practice and guidance, your children will soon become counting pros!
Building with 10 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 20
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Fairytale Addition Worksheet
Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Fairytale Addition Worksheet

Take your kids to Fairytale Land! They'll meet witches, dragons, fairies, elves, knights, and princesses. This free worksheet adds up the fun, letting kids use three addends to solve addition equations and find the right answers. With friends like these, math won't even seem like math!
Fairytale Addition Worksheet
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Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet
Kindergarten Sorting Worksheet

Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet

Make picnic planning fun with this kindergarten sorting worksheet! Your child will sort everyday objects to find picnic supplies, and then use the worksheet to plan a real or pretend picnic. Extend the learning by discussing the event and its connection to the worksheet. Print out the other worksheets to sharpen sorting and classifying skills in an engaging way!
Picnic Basket Sorting Worksheet
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Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet

This math worksheet will excite your kid! Read the word problem and look at the cupcakes; the slashes mean some are being taken away. Select the picture that matches the text, then complete the equation to find the solution!
Match and Solve: Cupcakes Problem Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 57
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Introducing addition practice to 3-year-olds might seem premature, but it plays a crucial role in early development and sets the foundation for future academic success. Engaging young children in basic math activities enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and pattern recognition. At this tender age, their brains are highly receptive to new information, making it an ideal time to introduce foundational concepts.

Incorporating fun, simple addition games can significantly boost a child's interest and enthusiasm for learning mathematics. Activities like counting toys, adding parts of a drawing, or singing number songs can make learning feel like play, reducing any potential anxiety around math. These early experiences help children develop numerical fluency and accuracy, important skills in elementary school and beyond.

Math practice for 3-year-olds also prepares them for a structured school environment by fostering patience, concentration, and the ability to follow instructions. For parents and teachers, emphasizing addition at an early age helps identify and support a child’s learning style and pace, ensuring that they build a strong mathematical mindset. Importantly, it offers an opportunity to bond and engage in meaningful learning experiences, positively influencing a child's academic trajectory and self-confidence in tackling new challenges.