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Cut Rectangles: Halves and Wholes

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Cutting in Halves Worksheet
Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Show your child how to divide a whole shape, like a square, into smaller pieces to become fractions. Point out when a shape is divided into two equal parts, it's called a half. Look at the worksheet together, and identify all rectangles that are cut in half (½).
Cutting in Halves Worksheet
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Circle Thirds Worksheet
Circle Thirds Worksheet

Circle Thirds Worksheet

Remind your kids of the different ways shapes can be divided: wholes, halves, thirds, and fourths. Now, look at the shapes in the worksheet and have them circle the cookies cut into thirds.
Circle Thirds Worksheet
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Slice It Up Worksheet
Slice It Up Worksheet

Slice It Up Worksheet

Try this fun math, reading and writing worksheet with your kids! They will love the colorful activities that perfect coordination and tracing. Engaging learning exercises help keep young minds sharp and boost skills. With these worksheets, your kids will be academically ahead of the curve!
Slice It Up Worksheet
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Fractions of Shapes Printable Worksheet
Fractions of Shapes Printable Worksheet

Fractions of Shapes Worksheet

It will also show them how fractions are represented in everyday shapes.
Fractions of Shapes Worksheet
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Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet
Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet

Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet

Teach your kids fractions with this easy and fun worksheet! They should already know that two equal parts is a half, and three is a third. Now, help them understand one fourth (¼) by asking them to circle shapes that are divided into four parts. Make fractions learning stress-free for you and your children!
Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet
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Fractions of shapes worksheet
Fractions of shapes worksheet

Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet

Fractions can be tricky, but with pictures to illustrate them, they become much easier to understand. Our fractions of shapes worksheet is a great way to help children visualize fractions and gain a better understanding of them.
Fractions of Shapes: Math Concept Worksheet
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Equal Parts: Food Worksheet
Equal Parts: Food Worksheet

Equal Parts: Food Worksheet

Kids love pies! In this worksheet, they must help four friends share one equally. Six pictures of pies cut in different ways are provided. Your child must choose the one where the pie is divided into four equal parts. That way, each friend gets an equal share.
Equal Parts: Food Worksheet
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Understanding fractions and geometry is crucial for children aged 6-7, as it lays the foundation for advanced mathematics skills. During this developmental stage, children begin to understand and manipulate the concept of part-to-whole relationships through fractions. Learning about fractions enhances their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, setting the stage for future math concepts and real-life applications, such as cooking, sharing, and measurements.

Geometry is equally important in this age group since it introduces children to shapes, spatial reasoning, and the properties of different forms. Mastering these concepts fosters their observational skills and helps them recognize patterns in their environment, essential for more complex geometrical theories later on.

Parents and teachers play a pivotal role in this educational process. By incorporating playful activities, engaging games, and creative problem-solving tasks related to fractions and geometry, they make learning enjoyable and meaningful. When children grasp these fundamental concepts, it not only boosts their confidence in math but also encourages a lifelong love for learning. This strong mathematical foundation will support their academic journey and contribute to their overall cognitive development and critical thinking skills, essential in a rapidly evolving world.