Explore our "Understanding Fractions Worksheets for Ages 5-7," designed to make learning about fractions fun and engaging for young learners! Ideal for preschool and early elementary students, these worksheets introduce essential fraction concepts through colorful visuals and interactive activities. Kids will develop a solid foundation in recognizing, comparing, and working with fractions while enhancing their problem-solving skills. Each worksheet aligns with educational standards, ensuring meaningful practice that meets their learning needs. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning, our worksheets foster a positive and confident approach to math. Begin your child's journey into fractions today with our easy-to-follow resources!


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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 40
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Circle Halves Worksheet
Circle Halves Worksheet

Circle Halves Worksheet

Remind your kindergartners that objects can be divided into halves, thirds and fourths. Now, look at this worksheet with your students and help them check the circles cut in half.
Circle Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 28
Adding up to 100: Page 28

Adding up to 100: Page 28

Adding up to 100: Page 28
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Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet
Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet

Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet

Mention "chocolate" and watch your kids' excitement soar! Learning can go hand-in-hand with that sugary treat. This worksheet helps kids guide the Chocolate Monster to the Chocolate Party, following a trail of brownie halves. It's an easy, tasty way to have fun!
Equal Parts: Chocolate Party Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 63
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Dividing Rectangles Worksheet
Dividing Rectangles Worksheet

Dividing Rectangles Worksheet

Ask your child to draw lines to divide the white rectangles like the colored ones. Then, have them count the parts in each and choose the correct number. This worksheet will help them practice counting and dividing.
Dividing Rectangles Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 53
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 53
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Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet
Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet

Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know the difference between a whole and a half. If not, explain it's when a whole is divided into two equal parts. Show them the worksheet with clocks and clock parts, and help them label each shape as a whole or a half by tracing on the dotted line.
Halves and Wholes on the Clock Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 9
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Find Halves Worksheet
Find Halves Worksheet

Find Halves Worksheet

If your child can tell you what two, three and four equal parts are called, give yourself a pat on the back! If not, this worksheet can help. Halves are two equal parts of a whole shape. Check the pictures in this printable pdf to help your child understand.
Find Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 21
Adding up to 50: Page 21

Adding up to 50: Page 21

Adding up to 50: Page 21
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Wholes and Halves Worksheet
Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Wholes and Halves Worksheet

Students can feel overwhelmed with fractions. Help take the stress off by using a colorful worksheet to explain whole shapes and how to find halves. Ask them to identify the whole and point to the matching word for the half. A free printout can help guide them.
Wholes and Halves Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 36
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 40
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Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Have your kids circle the shapes that'll form the rectangle on the left. It'll test their knowledge of shapes and ability to put them together to make a new one. Ask them to look at the parts on the right and circle the ones that'll form the rectangle.
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 28
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Adding up to 50: Page 3
Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 33
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 67
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Pizza Party Equal Parts Worksheet
Pizza Party Equal Parts Worksheet

Pizza Party Equal Parts Worksheet

Love pizza? This printout is a great way to help kids learn about equal parts! Kids must identify pizzas cut into equal parts, then trace the path through the pizzas. It's an exciting maze - and a great way to help kids learn! Get the traceable pdf today and let the fun begin!
Pizza Party Equal Parts Worksheet
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Tire Thirds and Fourths Worksheet
Tire Thirds and Fourths Worksheet

Tire Thirds and Fourths Worksheet

Learning geometry is key in your child's education. Have them identify and name shapes cut into 2, 3 and 4 parts. Test their knowledge with this worksheet - trace the dotted line to label each as third or fourth. Encourage them to keep learning!
Tire Thirds and Fourths Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 21
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 21
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Understanding fractions is an essential skill for children ages 5-7, laying the groundwork for their future mathematical development. At this stage, children begin to grasp the concept of parts and wholes, which is fundamental to both their everyday lives and academic achievement. Recognizing fractions helps kids understand division, sharing, and proportionality, which are critical in making sense of various real-world situations, such as sharing food or measuring ingredients.

Furthermore, early comprehension of fractions boosts children's confidence in mathematics. Teachers and parents can foster this understanding through playful activities, such as using slices of pizza or cakes to visualize fractions, making learning engaging and relatable. This learning sets the stage for more complex topics, such as ratios and decimals, that they will encounter later in their education.

Encouraging fraction literacy not only benefits math skills but also builds problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities. As children learn to compare, add, and subtract fractions, they develop essential analytical skills. Consequently, teachers and parents must prioritize this foundational understanding to equip children for future success in math and beyond, ensuring they approach later learning with curiosity instead of fear.