Explore our engaging "Understanding Addition" worksheets, specially designed for children aged 7-8. These interactive resources aim to enhance early math skills by focusing on the foundational concepts of addition and subtraction. Each worksheet features a variety of exercises, encouraging kids to practice basic operations with real-world examples, number lines, and visual aids. Our worksheets are perfect for reinforcing classroom learning, supporting homeschooling, or providing extra practice at home. With clear instructions and colorful illustrations, these activities will captivate your child’s attention and build their confidence in math. Start your child’s journey towards mastering addition today!


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Mental Math -Subtract and Add by 10 - Part 2

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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 4
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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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Let's Regroup Worksheet
Let's Regroup Worksheet

Let's Regroup Worksheet

Counting is fun! Help teach your child with fun, colorful worksheets like this one. For simple sum-adding or counting high numbers, this printout helps them master the problems. Three equations with numbers are at the top. Guide your child to find the correct answer, then draw a line to the sum for each equation.
Let's Regroup Worksheet
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Voting Worksheet
Voting Worksheet

Voting Worksheet

This worksheet combines Social Studies and Math, teaching kids the democratic concept of voting. Guide learners to observe the problem, and decide if it needs a plus or minus. They "vote" for the correct answer by drawing a line from the problem to the correct operation symbol. Tally up the votes to check the answers!
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Friendly Numbers Worksheet
Friendly Numbers Worksheet

Friendly Numbers Worksheet

Help your students add the numbers at the top of the boxes. Check the new number sentences with friendly numbers. Assist them with simple addition and check the sum. It's easy, especially when they've already mastered counting and simple equations.
Friendly Numbers Worksheet
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Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet

If your students are struggling with base 10 addition, this worksheet is here to help. Guide them with connecting the blocks to the equation with a line. It's a fun and colourful way to encourage learning.
Addition Equations With Base 10 Blocks Worksheet
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Identity Property of Addition Worksheet
Identity Property of Addition Worksheet

Identity Property of Addition Worksheet

Kids must learn the identity property of addition in math. It states that adding zero to an equation does not change the number. A great way to help kids understand this concept is with a Kids Academy worksheet. It encourages kids to identify which number sentences demonstrate the identity property of addition. Doing so builds vital mental math skills for fast addition.
Identity Property of Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 4
Adding up to 1000: Page 4

Adding up to 1000: Page 4

Adding up to 1000: Page 4
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Let's Regroup! Worksheet
Let's Regroup! Worksheet

Let's Regroup! Worksheet

Your child will love completing this easy tracing sheet! The bright colors and simple equations will encourage them to solve problems by regrouping methods. Guide their hands as they trace the dotted lines to the correct answers. When they're done, check how many they got right!
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Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet
Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet

Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet

After learning about the identity property of addition, let your little mathematician put it into practice with Kids Academy's fun worksheet! Blast off into outer space and have them add by zero, discovering the total sum and solving equations with missing numbers. This is a great pre-algebraic exercise!
Space Addition: Identity Property Practice Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 8
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Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet
Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet

Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet

Look at this worksheet with your kids. Read the two word problems aloud, pointing at the pictures showing the frog's life cycle. Help your kids add simple equations and circle the correct answer. Fascinating creatures, frogs go through a cycle before becoming an adult.
Frog Life Cycle Addition Worksheet
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Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet
Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet

Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet

Having trouble with math? This printable worksheet is perfect for your child or student. It features simple addition problems that can be solved with your help. Trace the dotted line to the right answer and make counting numbers stress-free! Your young one will be solving math equations in no time.
Double Facts: Total Matching 2 Worksheet
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Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Part, Part, Whole Worksheet

Help your child find the missing numbers in the puzzles. The worksheet combines fun and maths - stimulating the brain while keeping them engaged. Colourful pages will keep the learning enjoyable. Simple addition and subtraction will ensure they stay entertained.
Part, Part, Whole Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 30
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Understanding addition and subtraction is crucial for children aged 7-8 as these foundational skills pave the way for their mathematical competence and overall academic success. At this age, children typically progress from simple arithmetic to more complex concepts, and a solid grasp of addition and subtraction is essential for tackling these challenges.

For parents and teachers, promoting a deep understanding of these operations is vital for several reasons. Firstly, mastering basic addition and subtraction allows students to approach word problems and real-life scenarios with confidence, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This age group can begin to see mathematics not just as numbers, but as tools for understanding their world.

Furthermore, a strong foundation in these mathematical concepts helps prevent future learning gaps. Children who struggle with these basics may find it harder to succeed in later grades, where complex operations and algebra begin to weave in. Lastly, positive experiences with math during these formative years can cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the subject, setting the stage for future interest in STEM fields.

In sum, stakeholders need to engage actively with addition and subtraction to nurture well-rounded, confident learners who are equipped for success in mathematics and beyond.