Boost number sense in children aged 5-6 with our tailored math worksheets at Kids Academy. Our engaging exercises help young learners strengthen foundational math skills, enhancing their understanding of numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic. Through fun and interactive activities, kids will improve their ability to recognize, compare, and manipulate numbers, setting a strong groundwork for future math success. Each worksheet is designed to be visually appealing and developmentally appropriate, ensuring that learning remains enjoyable and effective. Start your child’s journey to math proficiency with Kids Academy’s expertly crafted resources today!


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Tens and Ones Worksheet
Tens and Ones Worksheet

Tens and Ones Worksheet

Help your child make math fun with this worksheet! Count the blocks on both sides and enter the total in the box below the figures. This will help them overcome any math-related anxieties they might have and let them enjoy the learning process.
Tens and Ones 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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Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Help your child find the missing numbers in the puzzles. The worksheet combines fun and maths - stimulating the brain while keeping them engaged. Colourful pages will keep the learning enjoyable. Simple addition and subtraction will ensure they stay entertained.
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
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What Equation Is That? Worksheet
What Equation Is That? Worksheet

What Equation Is That? Worksheet

Have your students practice counting with base ten blocks. This will help them with math struggles. Homework and worksheets will help them improve; ask them to trace lines to the correct equation on a tracing sheet. Guide them as they count the blocks and trace the lines.
What Equation Is That? Worksheet
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Improving number sense in children aged 5-6 years is crucial for building a strong mathematical foundation. Number sense refers to an intuitive understanding of numbers, their magnitude, relationships, and how they are affected by operations. At this critical developmental stage, young learners are highly receptive and can more easily grasp numerical concepts that will support further learning.

Parents and teachers should prioritize number sense because it enhances problem-solving skills and logical thinking. Young children who develop a strong number sense can better understand and manipulate numbers, making math less intimidating and more approachable. This foundation will facilitate success in more complex mathematical subjects, reducing struggles in later years.

Moreover, number sense is correlated with overall academic achievement. Children who excel in early math are often more successful in other subjects due to improved analytical skills and confidence. Enhancing number sense also promotes critical life skills, like time management and financial literacy, through an improved ability to estimate, measure, and make informed decisions.

Ultimately, fostering number sense creates an engaging and fun learning environment conducive to curiosity and growth. Investing in these early mathematical skills sets children on a path toward academic success and meaningful, lifelong competency in using numbers effectively.