Check out this FREE Trial Lesson on Addition & Subtraction for age 4-6!

What’s the Rule - Part 1

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  • 4-6
  • Basic Addition Skills
  • Addition & Subtraction
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 35
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Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet
Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet

Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet

This worksheet helps your child understand addition. Have them trace the dotted lines to the correct equations: +8 and +5. It's a great way to aid their mathematical comprehension and get them comfortable with adding equations.
Addition Robot Sorter Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 58
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 49
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 28
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 30
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 17
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1st Grade Add and Subtract Printable Worksheet
1st Grade Add and Subtract Printable Worksheet

Tortoise Fact Families Printable

With 1st grade add & subtract tortoises, kids can improve their math understanding and skills. Enjoy fun, hands-on practice with fact families and strengthen logical reasoning and critical thinking!
Tortoise Fact Families Printable
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 68
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 30
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What Makes 19? Worksheet
What Makes 19? Worksheet

What Makes 19? Worksheet

As a parent, it's your responsibility to help your kids learn. Put on the teacher hat and use this worksheet to teach them addition tricks. Help them count and add the objects, trace a line between the numbers that make 19, and take their learning a step further.
What Makes 19? Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 20
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 29
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 57
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 57
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Build up to 13 Worksheet
Build up to 13 Worksheet

Build up to 13 Worksheet

Help your kids master addition and subtraction with this worksheet! It'll help clear up any confusion they may have with adding different numbers. Have them add up the simple equations and mark the group of bricks that makes 13. It's a great way for them to get familiar with the basics.
Build up to 13 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 54
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 60
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 60
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 45
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 45
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 37
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 37
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 69
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 69
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 44
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Basic addition and subtraction skills are foundational to a child's mathematical development and overall academic success. For parents and teachers, fostering these skills in children aged 4 to 6 is crucial as this is a formative time for cognitive growth. These foundational skills not only introduce children to problem-solving and critical thinking but also enhance their confidence in handling numbers, which can set the stage for future learning.

Moreover, early mastery of addition and subtraction contributes to everyday skills, helping children understand concepts like sharing, deciding on how many things they can have, and even basic budgeting as they grow older. Engaging children in fun, interactive activities related to these operations, such as games and storytelling, can make learning enjoyable and memorable.

Additionally, children’s early interactions with math can influence their attitudes toward the subject later in life. A strong grasp of basic addition and subtraction can diminish math anxiety and promote a positive mindset about numbers. As both parents and educators play an essential role in shaping these experiences, they should emphasize fun, encouragement, and consistency when introducing basic mathematical concepts, as this will create a solid groundwork for deeper learning in the years to come.