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Counting in Your Community Worksheet
Counting in Your Community Worksheet

Counting in Your Community Worksheet

Introduce your kids to the idea of a community, where different people and buildings co-exist, each playing their part for the community's progress. Ask them to name the buildings they see in their community. Then work through this worksheet to find the numbers of the addresses by answering the questions. Check the answers once they've solved the equations.
Counting in Your Community Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 43
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 33
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 75
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 21
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 67
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 4
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 47
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 19
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 53
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 18
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 51
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Party Arrays Worksheet
Party Arrays Worksheet

Party Arrays Worksheet

Help your child count the objects in each of the five arrays, then check the correct number sentence for each. This exercise will test their math skills and understanding of number sentences. Guide them to select the appropriate boxes.
Party Arrays Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 72
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 77
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 18
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 18
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 52
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 52
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 52
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 41
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 34
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 73
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 46
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 41
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Basic addition skills are foundational for children's overall mathematical understanding and cognitive development. For parents and teachers, emphasizing these skills for ages 5-8 is crucial because early math abilities are closely linked to later academic success. Children who master basic addition can approach more complex math concepts with confidence, facilitating a smoother educational journey.

Additionally, proficient addition skills encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. These fundamental abilities aid in everyday activities far beyond classroom walls, such as cooking, shopping, or budgeting. They support the development of spatial awareness and situational reasoning, which are valuable in various contexts.

Moreover, nurturing a positive attitude towards math during this critical developmental stage can help combat math anxiety later in life. Engaging children in interactive and enjoyable ways of learning addition can stimulate enthusiasm and curiosity about mathematics as a whole.

Lastly, reinforcing basic addition fosters a sense of accomplishment and builds self-esteem. When children successfully grasp these skills, they develop a belief in their capability to learn and solve problems, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. Therefore, equipping children with solid addition skills is not just about numbers, but about empowering them for future success.