Discover engaging and educational basic arithmetic skills worksheets designed for children ages 5-6. At Kids Academy, our printable resources help young learners build a strong foundation in key mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, counting, and number recognition. Each worksheet integrates fun activities and colorful designs to maintain your child's interest while enhancing their problem-solving abilities. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, our tailored exercises ensure children grasp fundamental skills through interactive practice. Download today to support your child’s journey towards math proficiency and confidence in their early academic years.


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Add and Subtract Up to 20 Worksheet
Add and Subtract Up to 20 Worksheet

Add and Subtract Worksheet

Introduce your child to equations and advanced math concepts with this worksheet - designed to help them learn add and subtract up to 20. This logical reasoning exercise will help them gain a better understanding of math, preparing them for future success. Start early and watch them excel!
Add and Subtract Worksheet
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Basketball Addition Worksheet
Basketball Addition Worksheet

Basketball Addition Worksheet

Basketball Addition Worksheet
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Police: Plus 1 Worksheet
Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Help your kids count the policemen in the worksheet and circle the number that completes the number sentence. It's a great way to improve their counting and addition skills. Discuss with your kids how policemen contribute to the community too.
Police: Plus 1 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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Flower Word Problems Worksheet
Flower Word Problems Worksheet

Flower Word Problems Worksheet

Practice measuring with word problems on this worksheet. Read the two sentences to your kids, interpret them, and have them check the correct answer. Equations can be presented in various ways; sentences or numbers. Help your kids understand the different forms.
Flower Word Problems Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 26
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 26
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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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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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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Coin Names and Values
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Coin Names and Values

Coin Names and Values Money Worksheet

Learning about money can be easy, interesting and fun! Start by memorizing names and values of coins and then try matching pictures of coins to the right names and values. Find a great selection of counting money worksheets at our web site and keep learning.
Coin Names and Values Money Worksheet
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Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Ten Cents or the Dime
Printable Money Games and PDF Worksheets: Ten Cents or the Dime

Ten Cents or the Dime Money Worksheet

Introduce your kids to coin games! Start with a dime: trace the word on both sides and count the dimes. Kids Academy has printable worksheets to help your kids learn how to count money.
Ten Cents or the Dime Money Worksheet
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Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet

Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet

Help Reggie and your child save the planet by using this free worksheet! It reinforces addition word problems using one-to-one picture representation, and helps them pick out the correct number sentence and possible solutions. It's an easy way to help the planet and practice math!
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet
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Apple Math Worksheet
Apple Math Worksheet

Apple Math Worksheet

Math is more than just counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Your child may be feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities, like comparing numbers and their differences. But with this worksheet, you can make comparing numbers fun again!
Apple Math Worksheet
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Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet
Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet

Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet

Does your family love pirate stories? Get your kids excited about this easy activity! Ask them to explain what makes pirate tales special, then look at the picture in the printout. Answer the three number questions at the bottom - use the picture to find the right number sentence. Help your kids check the correct answer. Max 80 words.
Pirate Ship Addition Worksheet
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Math: Addition PDF Worksheet Four And Three
Math: Addition PDF Worksheet Four And Three

Addition Four And Three Worksheet

Let's have fun math practice! Grab a new worksheet to keep your kids engaged while helping them learn. Trace the path to the right answer and see the joy when they find it. Check Kids Academy for more free algebra worksheets and other learning materials - let's make learning exciting!
Addition Four And Three Worksheet
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Practice Addition: Part 2 Worksheet
Practice Addition: Part 2 Worksheet

Practice Addition: Part 2 Worksheet

Try this printable worksheet to practice addition! It contains longer, tougher addition equations for 1st graders. Colorful blocks give kids the opportunity to visualize how big numbers are combined. Multiple choice answers help kids gain confidence in problem solving.
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Grade 1 Sight Words: Fly
Grade 1 Sight Words: Fly

Grade 1 Sight Words: Fly

Grade 1 Sight Words: Fly
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Kindergarten Sight Words: Like
Kindergarten Sight Words: Like

Kindergarten Sight Words: Like

Kindergarten Sight Words: Like
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Basic arithmetic skills are critical for children aged 5-6 as they form the cornerstone of their academic and everyday life success. At this tender age, children’s brains are incredibly receptive and malleable, making it an ideal period to instill foundational numerical understanding.

Firstly, arithmetic skills, including counting, addition, and subtraction, are essential for everyday activities. Whether it's counting toys, sharing snacks, or determining the time, these skills are applied continuously, fostering independence and confidence.

Academically, early mastery of basic arithmetic translates directly to future success in more complex mathematical concepts. Understanding fundamental operations prepares children for problem-solving tasks and logical reasoning exercises encountered in higher grades. This early skill development can prevent learning gaps that might be challenging to bridge later on.

Moreover, arithmetic skills contribute to improved cognitive abilities. They encourage logical thinking, pattern recognition, and systematic problem solving, skills that are transferable across other subjects and areas of learning.

Emotional and social aspects are also influenced; succeeding in basic math boosts children's self-esteem and eagerness to learn, making them more enthusiastic and engaged students. Lastly, supportive home and school environments where basic math is practiced foster strong parent-child and teacher-student relationships, nurturing a collaborative approach to education.

Thus, caring about basic arithmetic at these ages is fostering the groundwork for lifelong learning and practical living skills.