Boost your 7-8 year old’s math confidence with our engaging Mental Math Skills Addition Worksheets! These carefully designed worksheets from Kids Academy enhance quick thinking and problem-solving abilities by practicing addition without pencil and paper. Perfect for young learners, our resources help develop strong mental calculation skills through fun exercises, patterns, and number games. Perfectly aligned with educational standards, these worksheets provide the essential practice needed to excel in math. Improve your child’s computational fluency, speed, and accuracy with our user-friendly, printable worksheets ideal for home or classroom use. Start your child’s journey to math mastery today!


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Mental Math -Subtract and Add by 10 - Part 2

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Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet
Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet

Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet

Download Kids Academy's worksheet for a fun way to review science and math! Look at the magnet and remember opposites attract. Find another with opposite poles, then solve the problem on the left and check the solution against the magnet. Check the box next to the correct answer to complete this page.
Subtracting with Regrouping: Magnetism Worksheet
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Air Balloon Math Worksheet
Air Balloon Math Worksheet

Air Balloon Math Worksheet

Revised: Review your child's addition and subtraction skills with this fun worksheet. Featuring hot air balloons filled with math equations, help your child add or subtract by ten before ticking the boxes with the right answers. Working through the equations one-by-one is a great way to make math practice enjoyable!
Air Balloon Math Worksheet
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Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet

Help your child understand school topics better with your assistance. For math, go over their worksheet together and discuss the instructions and text. Solve the questions and check the right equation. This will take their learning to the next level.
Sums and Differences Within 1 - Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Addition Facts: Double Dice Worksheet
Addition Facts: Double Dice Worksheet

Addition Facts: Double Dice Worksheet

Are you looking for ways to make maths more engaging for kids? Maths can be a bore, but by teaching kids from an early age that it can be fun, they won't struggle with it. This worksheet is a great way to start: your child needs to identify the number on the left dice and find its double on the right. The sum of the two dice is also given.
Addition Facts: Double Dice Worksheet
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Friendly Doubles Worksheet
Friendly Doubles Worksheet

Friendly Doubles Worksheet

Kids will love this animated worksheet with bright colors! It helps them learn how to use doubles facts to answer three addend addition problems. It boosts their math skills, making computation easier, faster and more efficient. It also assists with adding and subtracting larger numbers. Let the power of doubles get them started!
Friendly Doubles Worksheet
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Boomerang Addition Worksheet
Boomerang Addition Worksheet

Boomerang Addition Worksheet

Kids know that when a boomerang is thrown, it reverses its path back. The same goes for addition: numbers can be rearranged and the sum will remain the same. Use this worksheet to find matching pairs of colorful boomerangs and equations. Look through each column and use the commutative property to find the pairs with the same sum.
Boomerang Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 14
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 14
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 14
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Developing mental math skills in addition for children ages 7-8 is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, mental math enhances cognitive development. At this age, children's brains are highly receptive, and practicing addition mentally can strengthen their memory, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. These skills extend beyond mathematics and contribute to overall academic success.

Secondly, mental math promotes number sense, which is the intuitive understanding of numbers and their relationships. Children who develop strong number sense can perform calculations more efficiently and are better at estimating and making quick decisions. This lays a foundation for higher-level math concepts and builds confidence, making future learning less intimidating.

Furthermore, mental math fosters a positive attitude towards mathematics. When children see they can solve problems quickly and accurately without relying on paper or calculators, they gain a sense of accomplishment and are likely to develop a love for the subject. This positive reinforcement encourages continuous learning and curiosity.

Parents and teachers who emphasize mental math addition also help children develop practical life skills. Quick mental calculations are used in everyday situations, such as shopping, cooking, or managing time. Hence, focusing on these skills not only contributes to academic excellence but also equips children with essential tools for daily life.