Unlock your child's mathematical potential with our "Developing Number Sense" worksheets designed for ages 6-9! Our printable resources are expertly crafted to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and numerical understanding. Through engaging activities, children will explore concepts such as counting, addition, subtraction, and number patterns, building a solid math foundation. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, these worksheets cater to young learners, making math enjoyable and accessible. Help your child gain confidence and excel in math with Kids Academy's thoughtfully designed worksheets. Start your mathematical journey today!


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Adding a Ten Worksheet
Adding a Ten Worksheet

Adding a Ten Worksheet

Kids Academy offers a colorful addition worksheet with counters in frames to help students learn to add by tens. This skill is essential for students to develop critical math skills and create a foundation for future math concepts. Visual aids aid in mastering this early skill, so get started learning today!
Adding a Ten Worksheet
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Place Value Visuals Worksheet
Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Place Value Visuals Worksheet

Help your child count the cups in each picture, using the simple rule that each stack is 10 and each single cup is 1. Ask them to match the number on the left to the picture on the right. No need to count each cup individually; since each stack is 10, 3 stacks is 30 and so on.
Place Value Visuals Worksheet
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Short Notation of Captures Worksheet
Short Notation of Captures Worksheet

Short Notation of Captures Worksheet

Help your students learn chess notation for captures. Short notation: name piece, cross, name square (e.g. Rxd4 = rook moves to d4 and captures). If pawn, also write the file it starts from (e.g. fxg7 = pawn from file 7 moves to g7 and captures). Use the worksheet to check correct notations on the board.
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Developing number sense in children aged 6-9 is crucial because it lays the foundation for all future mathematics learning. Number sense isn't just about counting or memorizing math facts; it's about understanding numbers, their relationships, values, and how they are manipulated. When children develop robust number sense, they gain a deeper comprehension of math concepts and become more confident and flexible problem-solvers.

During these formative years, children's brains are particularly malleable, making it the ideal time to foster an intuitive grasp of numbers. Skills such as estimating, recognizing patterns, and understanding the principles of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are built upon a solid number sense. Without it, children may struggle with more complex mathematical concepts later, potentially leading to gaps in learning and a lack of confidence.

Additionally, number sense is linked to real-world applications. It enables children to make quick mental calculations, understand and manage money, as well as comprehend measurements and time. These practical skills are essential for everyday life.

By fostering number sense through engaging, hands-on activities and encouraging a positive attitude toward math, parents and teachers can ensure that children build a strong numerical foundation. This foundation supports not only academic achievement but also helps in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are vital for lifelong success.