Welcome to our "Understanding Fractions Worksheets" designed for children ages 5-8! These engaging worksheets aim to build a strong foundation in fractions through interactive and fun activities. Young learners will explore concepts like halves, thirds, and quarters, enhancing their numerical skills in a playful manner. Each worksheet is tailored to reinforce understanding through visual aids and practical exercises, ensuring kids grasp the essential basics of fractions. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these resources support early learners in developing confidence in math. Let’s make learning about fractions exciting and effective with our vibrant worksheets!


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Making a Whole from Fractions

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Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet
Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet

Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet

Introduce your child to fractions! After they can draw whole shapes, have them represent them as fractions using a simple worksheet. This will help improve their understanding of naming whole shapes cut into equal parts.
Whole Shapes as Fractions Worksheet
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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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Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Fractions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Master fractions easily with this worksheet! It has four sets of fraction models and fraction equations with two models each. Guide your kids to trace a line to the correct fraction model for each equation.
Fractions: Assessment 1 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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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: Page 3
Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3

Adding up to 50: Page 3
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Fraction Quest Worksheet
Fraction Quest Worksheet

Fraction Quest Worksheet

This colorful and educative worksheet can help kids conquer their fractions struggles. Ask them to identify the four shapes, then the fractions they represent. They can then check the correct answers from the options given.
Fraction Quest Worksheet
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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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Understanding fractions is crucial for children aged 5-8 as it lays a foundational skill for their mathematical development. At this age, children are beginning to grasp abstract concepts, and introducing fractions in a visual and tangible manner supports their cognitive growth. By learning about fractions, children can better understand parts of a whole, which fosters skills in comparison, sharing, and problem-solving.

Parents and teachers should care about this topic because it not only enhances students' mathematical proficiency but also builds critical thinking skills. For instance, recognizing fractions helps children in everyday situations, such as dividing snacks or sharing toys. Additionally, a solid understanding of fractions is essential for later studies in mathematics, including geometry, proportions, and ratios.

Engaging children in hands-on activities with fractions, such as using pizza slices or measuring cups, makes learning enjoyable. By fostering a positive attitude toward math at an early age, parents and teachers can encourage lifelong learning and confidence in mathematical abilities. Ultimately, understanding fractions prepares children for more advanced concepts and helps them develop practical skills they can employ throughout their lives. Supporting early fraction education benefits individual students and strengthens society by cultivating skilled, numerate individuals.