Enhance your child's math skills with our carefully designed "Understanding Addition & Subtraction Worksheets" for ages 5-7. These engaging and interactive worksheets help young learners grasp the fundamentals of addition and subtraction through fun activities and colorful illustrations. Tailored to fit the developmental stages of 5-7-year-olds, these resources promote effective learning by combining visual aids, hands-on practice, and step-by-step explanations. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, our worksheets encourage critical thinking and confidence in mathematics, laying a strong foundation for future success. Empower your child’s math journey today with Kids Academy!


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Mental Math -Subtract and Add by 10 - Part 2

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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
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Adding a Ten Worksheet
Adding a Ten Worksheet

Adding a Ten Worksheet

Kids Academy offers a colorful addition worksheet with counters in frames to help students learn to add by tens. This skill is essential for students to develop critical math skills and create a foundation for future math concepts. Visual aids aid in mastering this early skill, so get started learning today!
Adding a Ten Worksheet
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Let's Regroup Worksheet
Let's Regroup Worksheet

Let's Regroup Worksheet

Counting is fun! Help teach your child with fun, colorful worksheets like this one. For simple sum-adding or counting high numbers, this printout helps them master the problems. Three equations with numbers are at the top. Guide your child to find the correct answer, then draw a line to the sum for each equation.
Let's Regroup Worksheet
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Friendly Numbers Worksheet
Friendly Numbers Worksheet

Friendly Numbers Worksheet

Help your students add the numbers at the top of the boxes. Check the new number sentences with friendly numbers. Assist them with simple addition and check the sum. It's easy, especially when they've already mastered counting and simple equations.
Friendly Numbers Worksheet
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Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

If your students are struggling with base 10 addition, this worksheet is here to help. Guide them with connecting the blocks to the equation with a line. It's a fun and colourful way to encourage learning.
Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
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Identity Property of Addition Worksheet
Identity Property of Addition Worksheet

Identity Property of Addition Worksheet

Kids must learn the identity property of addition in math. It states that adding zero to an equation does not change the number. A great way to help kids understand this concept is with a Kids Academy worksheet. It encourages kids to identify which number sentences demonstrate the identity property of addition. Doing so builds vital mental math skills for fast addition.
Identity Property of Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 4
Adding up to 1000: Page 4

Adding up to 1000: Page 4

Adding up to 1000: Page 4
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Let's Regroup! Worksheet
Let's Regroup! Worksheet

Let's Regroup! Worksheet

Your child will love completing this easy tracing sheet! The bright colors and simple equations will encourage them to solve problems by regrouping methods. Guide their hands as they trace the dotted lines to the correct answers. When they're done, check how many they got right!
Let's Regroup! Worksheet
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Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet
Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet

Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet

After learning about the identity property of addition, let your little mathematician put it into practice with Kids Academy's fun worksheet! Blast off into outer space and have them add by zero, discovering the total sum and solving equations with missing numbers. This is a great pre-algebraic exercise!
Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
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Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet
Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet

Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet

Look at this worksheet with your kids. Read the two word problems aloud, pointing at the pictures showing the frog's life cycle. Help your kids add simple equations and circle the correct answer. Fascinating creatures, frogs go through a cycle before becoming an adult.
Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet
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Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet
Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet

Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet

Having trouble with math? This printable worksheet is perfect for your child or student. It features simple addition problems that can be solved with your help. Trace the dotted line to the right answer and make counting numbers stress-free! Your young one will be solving math equations in no time.
Double Facts: Total Matching 2 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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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
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Understanding addition and subtraction for children ages 5-7 is vital because it lays the foundation for all future math skills. At this early stage, children are developing their basic numeracy, which is essential not only for academic success but also for daily life. Parents and teachers need to prioritize these skills because they form the building blocks for more complex math concepts such as multiplication, division, fractions, and even algebra later on.

For young children, grasping addition and subtraction helps improve their problem-solving skills and logical thinking. It also boosts their confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards learning math. In our everyday lives, we constantly use these skills—whether we are counting change, following a recipe, or understanding time. By mastering the basics of addition and subtraction early, children are better equipped to handle these practical tasks with ease.

Moreover, early practice with these operations enhances fine motor skills and memory thanks to activities like writing numbers and solving problems. Teachers and parents play critical roles in making learning these skills engaging and interactive, through the use of visual aids, games, and practical examples. Investing effort into teaching children these fundamentals prepares them for a successful academic journey and empowers them to navigate the world confidently.