Explore our engaging numeracy skills worksheets designed for children aged 5-8, focused on mastering addition and subtraction. These worksheets provide a variety of fun activities that encourage young learners to develop essential math concepts through vibrant visuals and interactive exercises. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our worksheets cater to different learning levels, ensuring that every child can succeed. From basic equations to challenging word problems, these resources are crafted to enhance critical thinking and boost confidence in math skills. Download and print our addition and subtraction worksheets today, and watch your child thrive in numeracy skills while having fun!


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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 2-digit Numbers: Page 23
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23
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Adding up to 100: Page 55
Adding up to 100: Page 55

Adding up to 100: Page 55

Adding up to 100: Page 55
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Adding up to 100: Page 32
Adding up to 100: Page 32

Adding up to 100: Page 32

Adding up to 100: Page 32
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Adding up to 1000: Page 53
Adding up to 1000: Page 53

Adding up to 1000: Page 53

Adding up to 1000: Page 53
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Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet

Engage preschoolers in learning with this fun and colorful worksheet. Ask them to look at the picture and identify the missing equation on each puzzle piece; then help them solve the problems. When all the puzzle pieces make the bottom numbers equal 12, have them circle it. This is a great way to combine learning and fun!
Making the 12 Puzzle Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 35
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 35
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 68
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 68

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 68

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 68
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Community Places: 1 Less Worksheet
Community Places: 1 Less Worksheet

Community Places: 1 Less Worksheet

Have your kindergarteners draw a line through the correct number sentences as they find their way home from school. Ask them to identify the people, places, and buildings in their community and the jobs they do.
Community Places: 1 Less Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 52
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 52
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Numeracy skills, particularly in addition and subtraction, are foundational for children's overall educational development. For children ages 5-8, mastering these skills goes beyond just arithmetic; it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. Early confidence in math can enhance a child's willingness to tackle more complex mathematical concepts later on, providing them with a strong framework on which to build.

Parents and teachers should care about nurturing these skills because they are critical for success in both academic and everyday contexts. Addition and subtraction form the basis for understanding numbers, quantities, and essential concepts such as counting and estimating. Competence in these skills opens the door to learning about time, money, and measurement, which are vital for real-life applications.

Moreover, a strong grasp of these skills can significantly boost a child’s self-esteem, as they experience success and develop a positive mindset toward learning. It promotes engagement and curiosity in educational activities, fostering a love for mathematics that can last a lifetime. By prioritizing numeracy skills in this formative stage, parents and teachers play a crucial role in equipping children with the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally.