Strengthen your child's counting abilities with our engaging Math Worksheets designed for ages 6-8! These expertly crafted resources from Kids Academy build essential foundational skills through fun and interactive activities. Focused on developing counting proficiency, these worksheets cover counting objects, number sequences, skip counting, and basic addition—all in a playful, approachable format that keeps young learners excited about math. With vivid illustrations and varied exercises, our worksheets are perfect for both classroom use and at-home practice. Help your child master counting and foster a love for mathematics with our specialized educational materials!


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Comparing Numbers Word Problems

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  • 6-8
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 1
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 1

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 1

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 1
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Write 9 Worksheet
Write 9 Worksheet

Write 9 Worksheet

Once your kids can count, help them learn to write numbers with your guidance and patience. This worksheet is designed to speed up the process. Help them spot the 9s in the picture, then help them trace them. With your help, your kids will soon be pros at counting and writing numbers.
Write 9 Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 52
Adding up to 100: Page 52

Adding up to 100: Page 52

Adding up to 100: Page 52
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Apple Math Worksheet
Apple Math Worksheet

Apple Math Worksheet

Math is more than just counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Your child may be feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities, like comparing numbers and their differences. But with this worksheet, you can make comparing numbers fun again!
Apple Math Worksheet
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Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet: Part 2
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet: Part 2

Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet: Part 2

Introduce your early learners to regrouping numbers! Catch their attention with this brightly colored worksheet. See how many 10s can be created from the cubes. Then, check the box with the correct answer to complete the sheet! Download now and get started!
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet: Part 2
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Developing counting skills in mathematics for children ages 6-8 is fundamental for their ongoing academic success and life skills. This early introduction to numbers and counting forms the cornerstone of their understanding of more complex math concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It fosters a sense of number recognition, sequential thinking, and basic problem-solving abilities.

At this impressionable age, young minds absorb information rapidly, making it the ideal time to instill a solid numeric foundation. Proper counting skills enhance their cognitive development by improving memory, attention, and logical reasoning. For instance, a child proficient in counting can easily grasp the concept of quantity, leading to more fluid transitions to practical applications like telling time, using money, or measuring objects.

Moreover, building counting skills at an early age supports academic confidence and reduces math-related anxiety. Children who master these basic skills feel more confident participating in classroom activities and tackling assignments, creating a positive feedback loop for their educational experience.

Parents and teachers can support this growth by integrating fun, hands-on learning activities like counting games, interactive math apps, and real-life applications such as cooking or shopping. By prioritizing counting skills, educators and caregivers lay a foundation that helps children succeed not only academically but in their everyday interactions with the world.