Discover our engaging Numeracy Skills Worksheets designed specifically for 5-year-olds! Our collection helps young learners build essential math skills through fun and interactive activities. These worksheets cover a variety of topics, including counting, number recognition, basic addition and subtraction, and shape identification. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, our resources foster a strong foundational understanding of numbers while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. With colorful illustrations and age-appropriate exercises, children will enjoy developing their numeracy skills in a playful way. Download our worksheets today and watch your child's confidence in math grow!


Check out this FREE "Numeracy skills" Trial Lesson for age 5!

Subtracting with 1's

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 5
  • Numeracy skills
Preschool Sudoku Printable
Preschool Sudoku Printable

Birthday Sudoku Sorting Worksheet

With this Sudoku printable, your child will have fun and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
Birthday Sudoku Sorting Worksheet
Worksheet
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Basketball Player
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Basketball Player

Basketball Player Maze Worksheet

Test your skills with our new printable maze worksheets, and help the little dog get his basketball! Trace the path carefully to get the ball and play together.
Basketball Player Maze Worksheet
Worksheet
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
Worksheet
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
Worksheet


Early numeracy skills are foundational for a child’s overall development and future academic success. For five-year-olds, these skills include basic number recognition, counting, understanding simple addition and subtraction, and recognizing patterns. Parents and teachers should care about numeracy skills for several reasons.

Firstly, numeracy fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling children to navigate both academic and real-world challenges effectively. The ability to understand numbers and their relationships lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical concepts introduced later in school.

Furthermore, early numeracy experiences enrich children's cognitive development. Engaging in number-related games and activities promotes logical reasoning and boosts memory, helping young learners develop a positive attitude toward math.

Socially, numeracy skills can enhance communication; children learn to articulate thoughts related to counting, comparing, and organizing objects—key skills in both mathematics and everyday life.

Lastly, numeracy proficiency correlates with enhanced academic performance across subjects. Early interventions in mathematics provide children with the tools to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world. By investing in their numeracy skills, parents and teachers help shape lifelong learners who feel confident and equipped to tackle future challenges.