Enhance your child's counting abilities with our engaging Addition and Subtraction Worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-9. These worksheets offer a variety of fun exercises that make learning essential math skills enjoyable. Each activity focuses on building strong foundational skills in counting, enabling kids to tackle addition and subtraction problems with confidence. Perfect for at-home learning or classroom use, our user-friendly formats encourage kids to practice and reinforce their mathematical understanding. Watch as they develop both speed and accuracy in counting, setting them up for success in further math concepts. Explore our collection today and make math learning a delightful experience!


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Making 17

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  • 5-9
  • Improves counting skills
  • Addition & Subtraction
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 55
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 71
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6

Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 6
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Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet

Show your kids the pictures in the worksheet and identify the weather. This exercise is to help them add simple numbers. There are 4 equations in the printout. Help them figure out the numbers to make 17, then trace a line to the missing number to complete the equation.
Making 17 with the Weather Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 67
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Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet
Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet

Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet

If your kids are working on line plots, this worksheet is perfect for them! Show them the picture and read the instructions. Help them look at the line plot and answer the questions at the bottom. Learning math can be fun, so make it enjoyable together!
Lobster Trap Line Plot Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 66
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 51
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Parents and teachers should prioritize improving counting skills, addition, and subtraction for children aged 5-9 because these foundational math abilities are critical for overall academic success and daily life. During these formative years, children develop essential numeracy skills that not only enhance their understanding of math but also build their confidence and foster a positive attitude toward learning. Mastery of counting, addition, and subtraction enables children to understand more complex concepts in later grades, such as multiplication, division, and basic problem-solving.

Additionally, these skills enhance cognitive development, promoting logical thinking and reasoning abilities. Early mastery helps students develop a strong number sense, making connections between numbers and quantities that will serve them well in everyday situations, like shopping or measuring ingredients while cooking.

Engaging in hands-on activities and games that focus on these skills can create a fun learning environment, reinforcing concepts while keeping children motivated. Lastly, as parents and teachers, fostering these math skills collectively supports a child’s readiness for the future, whether in academics or life skills, setting them on a promising path of growth and achievement. Supporting early math development ensures that children are equipped with the necessary tools to navigate the world confidently.