Looking for engaging and effective ways to introduce your child to basic addition? Our math worksheets for ages 5-9 are perfect for young learners. Designed to make math both fun and educational, these printable sheets help kids build essential addition skills while enhancing their problem-solving abilities. Each worksheet features vibrant illustrations and varied exercises to keep children interested. Ideal for practice at home or in the classroom, our resources support foundational math learning and ensure kids gain confidence in basic arithmetic. Nurture your child's math journey with our expertly crafted addition practice worksheets. Download and start learning today!


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Understanding Place Value Ones and Tens

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Place Value Worksheet: Transportation Math
Place Value Worksheet: Transportation Math

Transportation Math Printable

Challenge your child's number sense with this Transportation Math worksheet! They'll need to recall place values and use mental addition to solve tricky math problems. It's a great way to give their brain a workout!
Transportation Math Printable
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 40
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 40
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 40
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 8
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Seashell Collectors Worksheet
Seashell Collectors Worksheet

Seashell Collectors Worksheet

Bring beach fun into math with this printable worksheet! Carefully read the text with your child and figure out how many seashells Stuart has - more than Meg's, less than Jane's. Forget boring indoor math; your child won't want to miss out on this fun activity!
Seashell Collectors Worksheet
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Baseball Counting Worksheet
Baseball Counting Worksheet

Baseball Counting Worksheet

Does your family like baseball? Refresh their minds by asking them to count items in a baseball game. To begin, have them count from 1 to 10. Point out each object and read out the numbers. Then, help them circle the group that matches each number. It will be a fun way to test their counting skills!
Baseball Counting Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 31
Adding up to 50: Page 31

Adding up to 50: Page 31

Adding up to 50: Page 31
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 74
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 74
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Hoppy Hares Worksheet
Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Hoppy Hares Worksheet

Ask your kids if they can identify the rabbits in the picture, then help them solve the math problems. The rabbits need to hop from place to place, so look at the numbers and help your kids figure out the next one. These cute and friendly little animals make great pets. Have fun solving this worksheet together!
Hoppy Hares Worksheet
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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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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 59
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 59
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Tally Chart: At the Toy Store Worksheet
Tally Chart: At the Toy Store Worksheet

Tally Chart: At the Toy Store Worksheet

Kids Academy has a fun worksheet to help kids practice counting and using tally marks! They can think about the number of toys and compare them. At the bottom, help them answer the questions about the toys on this math page. It's an easy way to learn that one tally mark equals one item.
Tally Chart: At the Toy Store Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 61
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 61
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 61
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Open the Safe Worksheet
Open the Safe Worksheet

Open the Safe Worksheet

Send your child on a secret mission! Help them open the safe by giving them the code numbers to convert into standard form (e.g. 700 + 50 + 2 = 752). Get them to circle the correct answer for each safe and see all that math knowledge pay off!
Open the Safe Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 15
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 15
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 14
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 14

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 14

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 14
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 43
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 43
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 59
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 23
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 23
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 23
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 54
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 54
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Count with Clowns Worksheet
Count with Clowns Worksheet

Count with Clowns Worksheet

Math may not be a laughing matter, but this worksheet sure is! Download the PDF and get ready to count balls with the clowns! Your child will have a blast and learn how to count at the same time. It's an easy, fun way to practice math!
Count with Clowns Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 38
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 38

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 38

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 38
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Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 20
Adding Up to 5 with Busy Bugs: Page 20
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 64
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 64
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 64
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Adding up to 100: Page 1
Adding up to 100: Page 1

Adding up to 100: Page 1

Adding up to 100: Page 1
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Parents and teachers should prioritize basic addition practice for children aged 5-9 because foundational math skills are critical for academic success and everyday life. At this developmental stage, kids’ brains are growing rapidly, making it the ideal time to introduce core arithmetic concepts. Mastering basic addition helps build confidence and lays the groundwork for more advanced topics like subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Daily practice in addition boosts cognitive abilities such as memory, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. It enables children to handle various tasks that involve calculation, from simple counting to more complex financial literacy as they grow older. Moreover, early competency in math often correlates with higher self-esteem and positive academic attitudes, which are crucial for long-term educational achievement.

In addition, math teaches perseverance and the concept of working toward a solution, essential life skills beyond the classroom. Effective math skills are indispensable in a technology-driven society where math and science play a critical role. Encouraging a strong math foundation from a young age sets children up for future academic achievements and a more confident, capable approach to the challenges they will face throughout their lives. Through games, interactive lessons, and consistent practice, parents and teachers can make math engaging and accessible, transforming it from a potential stumbling block into a stepping stone for broader learning.