Discover our engaging Problem Solving Worksheets designed specifically for 5-year-olds! These fun and interactive worksheets help young learners develop critical thinking and analytical skills through exciting activities. From simple puzzles to logical reasoning tasks, each worksheet encourages children to think creatively while honing their problem-solving abilities. Our age-appropriate exercises foster independent thinking and boost self-confidence as kids tackle challenges at their own pace. Perfect for home or classroom use, these worksheets also integrate STEM concepts and promote cognitive development. Explore our vast collection and empower your little ones with essential life skills that lay the foundation for their academic journey!


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Peter Pan Worksheet Preview
Peter Pan Worksheet Preview

Peter Pan Worksheet

Kindergarteners can join Peter Pan on an adventure to Neverland! They can help him by coloring squares to create a path, strengthening their shape identification skills in a fun maze. Let the journey begin!
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 56
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 44
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Eagle Subtraction Worksheet
Eagle Subtraction Worksheet

Eagle Subtraction Worksheet

Help your kids become math experts! Through practice and adult guidance, even addition and subtraction can seem simple. Show them how with this worksheet - get them to trace the dotted lines to connect each word problem to the correct picture and solve the number sentence with some eagles!
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Community Maze Worksheet
Community Maze Worksheet

Community Maze Worksheet

Your kids will have a blast as they use their fine motor skills to trace their way through the community maze worksheet. Plus, they'll enjoy meeting people, places, and creatures to sort out who and what belong in a community and who and what don't! Help their friend bike to the neighborhood school and reinforce what life is like in a community.
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Number Stories One More - Assessment 1 Worksheet Preview
Number Stories One More - Assessment 1 Worksheet Preview

Number Stories One More – Assessment 1 Worksheet

Does your child need a fun way to practice distinguishing between different groups of numbers? This free PDF worksheet will have them circle the group that has one more. With its colorful nature drawings, it's an attractive activity that visual learners will enjoy!
Number Stories One More – Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 16
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 17
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Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet

Test your child's wildlife knowledge. Ask them to name animals indigenous to Australia or other countries. Show them the animals in this worksheet and have them match each word problem and picture with the correct number sentence.
Australian Animal Subtraction Worksheet
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Let's Check! Worksheet
Let's Check! Worksheet

Let's Check! Worksheet

Before starting this coloring sheet, ask your kids to name some colors they know, or point to familiar items and ask them what color they are. Check if they can correctly identify the pictures of yellow objects. Then, you can begin the worksheet.
Let's Check! Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 76
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Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
Adding Up to 5 at the Zoo: Page 14
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Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Skater
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Skater

Skater Maze Worksheet

Kids Academy has plenty of educational materials, and these maze games are a fun way to learn! Help your friend get to the other end of the maze and get his skate back. You can even take it for a spin! Trace the path, then explore more printable mazes at our website—all for free. Have fun with your friends!
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 16
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Knight and Pawn Worksheet
Knight and Pawn Worksheet

Knight and Pawn Worksheet

This tracing worksheet teaches kids about chess. They trace the dotted lines to match pieces, names and symbols to the correct chess piece. Questions at the bottom test their understanding. It's a simple exercise for a fun way to learn.
Knight and Pawn Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 56
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Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
Adding Up to 5 in the Forest: Page 76
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Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet
Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet

Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet

Ask your students to count as high as they can. Show them that different numbers can equal the same figure with examples like 2+2=4 and 3+1=4. Ask for more examples, then help the bees find 16 flowers by checking the ways of making 16.
Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet
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Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
Adding Up to 5 on the Farm: Page 63
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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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Supermarket Math Worksheet
Supermarket Math Worksheet

Supermarket Math Worksheet

Take your kids to the supermarket and ask what they're looking forward to buying. Help them solve the three questions in the worksheet by interpreting each one into an equation, then choose the right answer.
Supermarket Math Worksheet
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Promotion Practice Worksheet
Promotion Practice Worksheet

Promotion Practice Worksheet

Test your kids' promotions skills with this worksheet! Ask them to find the pictures in which the pawns are correctly promoted. Remember, when a pawn reaches the last rank it may be promoted to a queen, bishop, knight or rook. In addition, a pawn can be promoted when it captures a chess piece on the last rank.
Promotion Practice Worksheet
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Ann Takes her Friends Home Worksheet
Ann Takes her Friends Home Worksheet

Ann Takes her Friends Home Worksheet

Get your kids to tell you what they enjoy doing with their friends in each other's homes. Then, encourage them to complete the worksheet. It shows Ann taking her friends to her house. Have them draw a line through the house numbers to show Ann taking one friend home at a time.
Ann Takes her Friends Home Worksheet
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Kindergarten Sight Words: Four
Kindergarten Sight Words: Four

Kindergarten Sight Words: Four

Kindergarten Sight Words: Four
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Problem solving is a crucial skill for five-year-olds, as it lays the foundation for their cognitive, social, and emotional development. At this age, children are naturally curious and eager to explore their environment, making it an ideal time to cultivate their problem-solving abilities. When parents and teachers prioritize problem solving, they help children learn how to approach challenges, think critically, and make decisions independently.

Encouraging problem-solving skills also fosters resilience and adaptability. As children navigate various situations, they learn to face obstacles with confidence rather than fear of failure. Communicating ideas and reasoning enhances their language skills, while learning to collaborate with peers during group activities boosts their social skills. Moreover, engaging in problem-solving tasks can spark creativity, as children brainstorm multiple solutions.

Investing in problem-solving practices not only enriches children's educational experience but also prepares them for future academic challenges. Strong problem-solving skills are essential in various disciplines and everyday life scenarios. When parents and teachers actively promote these skills, they create a supportive environment, nurturing the whole child and ensuring a brighter future. In summary, cultivating problem-solving abilities is vital for lifelong learning and personal growth.