Our "Problem-solving Abilities Worksheets for Ages 5-6" are expertly designed to nurture critical thinking and analytical skills in young learners. These fun and engaging activities help children develop the ability to tackle challenges methodically and creatively. Each worksheet provides age-appropriate problems that encourage kids to think outside the box, promoting perseverance and boosting their confidence. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these worksheets cover a range of skills that are essential for early intellectual development. Give your child the tools they need to excel with our thoughtfully crafted problem-solving resources.


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Missing 12 Worksheet
Missing 12 Worksheet

Missing 12 Worksheet

Help your kids find the missing number in this fun nature worksheet. Engage them with this educational exercise - combining teaching and fun. Encourage them to practice addition and subtraction skills. Look at the picture with them. Which equations have 12 as the missing number? Guide them to trace the dotted lines for the correct answers.
Missing 12 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 73
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Promoting a Pawn Worksheet
Promoting a Pawn Worksheet

Promoting a Pawn Worksheet

Teach your kids all about pawns with this fun worksheet! Pawns may seem restricted, but experienced players can guide them across the board. If a pawn reaches the last rank, the player can upgrade it to a more powerful piece (e.g. queen, knight), or promote it if it captures an enemy piece. Give them the tools to master the game!
Promoting a Pawn Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 16
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Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet
Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet

Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet

Got kids who love crafting? This worksheet will be right up their alley! Let them use their creative and problem-solving skills to check equations and decide the correct total. It's just like making beads into a bracelet but on paper! Print out this downloadable PDF and get ready for a fun craft session.
Making Bracelets to Sell Worksheet
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Kindergarten Counting by Tens Worksheet
Kindergarten Counting by Tens Worksheet

Learn dozens: Space math Worksheet

This worksheet uses Singapore Math's approach to help your child visually understand basic counting and math problems.
Learn dozens: Space math Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 12
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Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet
Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet

Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet

Who loves pizza? Your kids do! Next time you need to teach them math, make it fun by combining it with something they enjoy. This worksheet uses a pizza-themed problem to help them practice solving equations. Have them trace the line to figure out how to make 19. It's a great way to make learning math fun!
Making 19 with Pizza! Worksheet
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Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Kids love mazes and this free assessment worksheet helps them master counting by 10s. As they navigate the path, they'll improve their math skills and reach 100! It's a fun way to check your child's understanding of counting and chunking, and you'll quickly know their skill level.
Counting and Numbers: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Shapes in the Real World Worksheet
Shapes in the Real World Worksheet

Shapes in the Real World Worksheet

Teach kids math in real-world context with this fun and inviting PDF. Let them explore geometric shapes and match them with everyday objects, giving them practice with fine motor skills and reinforcing basic shapes. Help them understand that math is everywhere in their lives!
Shapes in the Real World Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 63
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Subtracting Toys with Tyler Worksheet
Subtracting Toys with Tyler Worksheet

Subtracting Toys with Tyler Worksheet

Kids can use cheerful cars and busses to help Tyler donate toys to needy children. The worksheet provides one-to-one representation to help them select the correct subtraction equation, while sharpening their math skills and accuracy. It's exciting and educational!
Subtracting Toys with Tyler Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 49
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Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet

Adding at the Hospital Worksheet

A hospital visit doesn't have to be scary for kids. With this worksheet, they can count along with doctors and nurses, by reading the word problems and tracing lines to the corresponding picture. Guide them through it and you'll help them have a fun experience.
Adding at the Hospital Worksheet
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Addition Worksheet for 2nd Grade
Addition Worksheet for 2nd Grade

Spaceship Addition Worksheet

Blast off!
Spaceship Addition Worksheet
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Find the Missing Number Worksheet
Find the Missing Number Worksheet

Find the Missing Number Worksheet

Repetition and practice are key to success in elementary math. Kids Academy's printable worksheet featuring delightful robots with addition and subtraction problems is a great way to reinforce this. Your child must find the missing number, check the box and complete the sheet. Here's a fun way to foster learning!
Find the Missing Number Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 24
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 10
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Math PDF Worksheet: Measuring Weight in Ounces, Pounds and Tons
Math PDF Worksheet: Measuring Weight in Ounces, Pounds and Tons

Measuring Weight in Ounces, Pounds and Tons (Part 2) Worksheet

Practice measuring with our free math worksheets! Learn about lbs, oz, and T and estimate the weight of objects in these units. Our web site has a wide collection of free worksheets for kindergarten and preschool. Download them to bring an amusing atmosphere into your classroom!
Measuring Weight in Ounces, Pounds and Tons (Part 2) Worksheet
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Shapes: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Shapes: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Shapes: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your students' understanding of the four basic shapes - circle, square, triangle and rectangle - with this assessment worksheet. Get them to draw a line over or under the shape indicated in the directions to show they can identify it correctly.
Shapes: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Cooperation Worksheet
Cooperation Worksheet

Cooperation Worksheet

Cooperation is an essential component of successful teamwork - in school, in offices, with citizens. Ask your students to check the pictures in the worksheet showing citizens working together. This is what makes a good citizen: cooperation.
Cooperation Worksheet
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4th of July Maze
4th of July Maze

Fourth of July Maze Printable

Help our friend collect all the items related to the Fourth of July. Learn about our country's traditions and American symbols while having fun.
Fourth of July Maze Printable
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Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Make it Easy Strategies: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Utilize images and objects your students know to facilitate learning. Simple math problems should be a cinch for kindergartners who can count to 30. Ask them to identify the picture's subject. Then read word problems and help them find the right number sentences to match.
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Problem-solving abilities are crucial for children ages 5-6 as they lay the foundation for future learning, social interactions, and emotional health. At this age, kids are naturally curious and beginning to explore the world around them independently. Enhancing problem-solving skills supports cognitive development by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and decision-making.

When parents and teachers foster problem-solving abilities, they help children understand how to break down complex issues into manageable parts, develop persistence and patience, and learn from their mistakes. This not only aids academic success, reflecting in improved performance in subjects like mathematics and science, but also promotes practical life skills. For instance, a child who can work out how to resolve conflicts with peers will have better social interactions and a healthier emotional life.

Moreover, children who develop strong problem-solving skills tend to become confident and autonomous learners. They are more likely to approach challenges with a positive attitude, lessening feelings of frustration and helplessness. By focusing on these abilities early, parents and teachers equip children with tools that will benefit them across various situations throughout their lives. Investing time in building these skills can lead to lifelong advantages, setting the stage for adaptable, resilient, and successful individuals.