Discover our engaging and educational Basic Mathematics Worksheets for Ages 4-5 at Kids Academy. Carefully designed for preschool and kindergarten children, these printable worksheets make learning fun and effective. From counting and number recognition to simple addition and subtraction, our worksheets help young learners develop essential math skills. Each activity is crafted to strengthen foundational knowledge through colorful and interactive exercises. Watch your child build confidence and a love for math with these age-appropriate resources. Perfect for both classroom and home use, start your child’s math journey with Kids Academy today!


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Count the Shapes Worksheet
Count the Shapes Worksheet

Count the Shapes Worksheet

This fun and learning worksheet is perfect for sharpening visual discrimination skills. Kids search a castle picture featuring a dragon and identify shapes, counting circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. Checking the correct box beside the number, they practice shape identification and counting. Download now and get started!
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Party Problems Worksheet
Party Problems Worksheet

Party Problems Worksheet

Problems at parties? No problem! With this engaging PDF worksheet, your student can connect word problems to pictures, check correct answers, and find the sum of 3 addend problems. They'll be a party-saving hero in no time!
Party Problems Worksheet
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Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Picnics are a great way for the family to enjoy a fun day in the sun! Get your kids involved by having them help load the picnic basket and do this worksheet to practice their math skills while they get ready. Identify the fruits in the picture, add them up, and circle the correct answer.
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
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Money Mass Worksheet
Money Mass Worksheet

Money Mass Worksheet

By regularly working on math with your kids, they will become more confident. Ensure they understand the word problems in this printout, and help them solve it. Check the box for the correct answer of each to verify their work. With this practice, they will gradually get used to math and make progress.
Money Mass Worksheet
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Preschool Sight Words: And
Preschool Sight Words: And

Preschool Sight Words: And

Preschool Sight Words: And
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Basic mathematics skills are foundational for the overall cognitive development of children aged 4-5. At this developmental stage, children are naturally curious and their brains are highly receptive to learning new concepts, including numbers, counting, and basic operations like addition and subtraction. Instilling an early understanding and appreciation for math fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning, which are essential for academic success across subjects, not just mathematics.

Moreover, early exposure to math can build confidence and reduce anxiety around the subject as children progress through school. It also employs basic life skills—sorting, comparing, and recognizing patterns—that are applicable to everyday activities like cooking, shopping, and even playing games, thus making learning relevant and relatable.

For parents and teachers, supporting children's early mathematical skills improves long-term educational outcomes. Educational research demonstrates that strong early math skills are correlated with better achievement later in school, providing a foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. Therefore, integrating fun and engaging mathematical activities at home and in the classroom ensures that young children develop a strong basis in numerical concepts, boosting their readiness for future learning and promoting overall intellectual growth.