Unlock the potential of young minds with our Basic Mathematics Worksheets for ages 5-9! Designed to engage and challenge, these printable worksheets cover key fundamental concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. With vibrant visuals and interactive activities, children enhance their problem-solving skills and build a strong mathematical foundation. Each worksheet is thoughtfully formatted to make learning enjoyable and effective, fostering a lifelong love for numbers. Ideal for classroom use or home practice, our worksheets support both traditional and home-schooled students, ensuring they gain confidence and mastery in basic math. Explore now and inspire a brighter mathematical future for your child!


Check out this FREE "Basic Mathematics" Trial Lesson for age 5-9!

Rounding up and down to the nearest 10 or 100

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How Many Tadpoles Worksheet
How Many Tadpoles Worksheet

How Many Tadpoles Worksheet

Kids love tadpoles! They'll have fun using them to work out the measurements of their frog friends. By dividing the length of the frogs by the length of the tadpoles, children can deduce how many tadpoles it takes to equal a frog. With the use of 'how many' and 'each' they'll solve math problems without realizing it!
How Many Tadpoles Worksheet
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Triathletes in Training Worksheet
Triathletes in Training Worksheet

Triathletes in Training Worksheet

Sara and Carlos are training for a triathlon and need your child's help! They must solve the addition problems to figure out how many miles they've swam, ran, and biked. Help your kid check the answers and get them ready for the triathlon!
Triathletes in Training Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 72
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 72
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 72
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Count the Shapes Worksheet
Count the Shapes Worksheet

Count the Shapes Worksheet

This fun and learning worksheet is perfect for sharpening visual discrimination skills. Kids search a castle picture featuring a dragon and identify shapes, counting circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. Checking the correct box beside the number, they practice shape identification and counting. Download now and get started!
Count the Shapes Worksheet
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Rounding Healthy Diet Worksheet
Rounding Healthy Diet Worksheet

Rounding Healthy Diet Worksheet

Kids Academy understands the value of making math relevant. Check out this energizing rounding worksheet which merges math concepts with health class! Kids get to be aware of sugary treats and work out how many grams of sugar they contain. To complete, they view each item and round the number to the nearest 10. Remind them to focus on the ones column to decide if the number rounds up or down.
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Party Problems Worksheet
Party Problems Worksheet

Party Problems Worksheet

Problems at parties? No problem! With this engaging PDF worksheet, your student can connect word problems to pictures, check correct answers, and find the sum of 3 addend problems. They'll be a party-saving hero in no time!
Party Problems Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 37
Adding up to 50: Page 37

Adding up to 50: Page 37

Adding up to 50: Page 37
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Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Picnics are a great way for the family to enjoy a fun day in the sun! Get your kids involved by having them help load the picnic basket and do this worksheet to practice their math skills while they get ready. Identify the fruits in the picture, add them up, and circle the correct answer.
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
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Money Mass Worksheet
Money Mass Worksheet

Money Mass Worksheet

By regularly working on math with your kids, they will become more confident. Ensure they understand the word problems in this printout, and help them solve it. Check the box for the correct answer of each to verify their work. With this practice, they will gradually get used to math and make progress.
Money Mass Worksheet
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Preschool Sight Words: And
Preschool Sight Words: And

Preschool Sight Words: And

Preschool Sight Words: And
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Basic mathematics is essential for children aged 5-9, as it forms the foundation for their future academic success and everyday problem-solving skills. In this critical developmental stage, young minds are highly receptive to learning new concepts. Understanding basic math helps children with logical reasoning, critical thinking, and decision-making.

Early math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, and understanding shapes and patterns, introduce children to the concept of numbers and quantity. This understanding is fundamental for more advanced topics they will encounter in later years, such as multiplication, division, and fractions. A strong mathematical foundation also correlates positively with performance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Additionally, proficiency in basic math promotes confidence in young learners. It empowers them to tackle challenges both in and out of the classroom, from calculating simple costs at the store to measuring ingredients for a recipe.

For parents and teachers, fostering a positive attitude towards math from an early age helps mitigate math anxiety. By integrating playful learning and real-life math scenarios, they make the subject engaging and relevant.

In summary, basic mathematics is a pivotal skill that supports cognitive development, instills confidence, and builds a robust foundation for future educational and life successes. Parents and teachers who prioritize early math skills are investing in a child's long-term intellectual growth.