Discover engaging counting skills worksheets designed specifically for 8-9-year-olds at Kids Academy! Our comprehensive resources help young learners enhance their numerical abilities through fun activities that promote a deep understanding of counting concepts. With a variety of exercises, including word problems, number line challenges, and interactive games, these worksheets make counting a delightful experience. Ideal for reinforcing math skills at home or in the classroom, our printable worksheets cater to different learning styles, ensuring every child can master essential counting techniques. Explore our collection today to foster confidence and a love for math in your students!


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Green Digit Value Worksheet
Green Digit Value Worksheet

Green Digit Value Worksheet

Math can be stressful for kids. But you can help relieve their anxiety with this simple worksheet. It gives them practice to help them prepare for tougher tasks. Have your child look at the numbers and green digit, then trace the dotted lines to match the green digit with its value in base ten blocks. This will help make math more manageable.
Green Digit Value Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 57
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 12
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 12
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 12
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Fishy Numbers Worksheet
Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Fishy Numbers Worksheet

Explain to your kids even and odd numbers using this worksheet. All objects in a group of even numbers can be paired in twos, while an odd number leaves one object unpaired. Ask your students to find and check the groups with an odd number of fish, counting and figuring out which ones are odd.
Fishy Numbers Worksheet
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 28
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 28

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 28

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 28
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How Many Tadpoles Worksheet
How Many Tadpoles Worksheet

How Many Tadpoles Worksheet

Kids love tadpoles! They'll have fun using them to work out the measurements of their frog friends. By dividing the length of the frogs by the length of the tadpoles, children can deduce how many tadpoles it takes to equal a frog. With the use of 'how many' and 'each' they'll solve math problems without realizing it!
How Many Tadpoles Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 53
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Adding up to 100: Page 25
Adding up to 100: Page 25

Adding up to 100: Page 25

Adding up to 100: Page 25
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 53
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 53
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Adding up to 1000: Page 47
Adding up to 1000: Page 47

Adding up to 1000: Page 47

Adding up to 1000: Page 47
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Adding up to 100: Page 38
Adding up to 100: Page 38

Adding up to 100: Page 38

Adding up to 100: Page 38
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 29
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 39
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 39
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 39
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 5
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Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Trumpeter
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Trumpeter

Trumpeter Maze Worksheet

Help your kid to find the way out of the maze to hear their favorite melody! Visit Kids Academy now and explore plenty of fun and educational resources.
Trumpeter Maze Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 67
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 67
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 17
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Adding up to 1000: Page 8
Adding up to 1000: Page 8

Adding up to 1000: Page 8

Adding up to 1000: Page 8
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 23
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Assessment 3 Math Worksheet
Assessment 3 Math Worksheet

Assessment 3 Math Worksheet

Ariel needs to buy yarn. Do your kids know what yarn is? If they've seen you knit, they will. Help them solve the two word problems to figure out how many coins Ariel needs to buy it.
Assessment 3 Math Worksheet
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Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Assessment 2 Math Worksheet

Using fun exercises and pictures, you can get kids excited about math. With practice and reminders of what they've learnt, they'll be solving simple addition and subtraction equations with ease. Read the word problems in the picture to them, then help them check the equation and choose the correct answer.
Assessment 2 Math Worksheet
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
Butterfly Addition Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 15
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 15
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Groups of Shapes Worksheet
Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Groups of Shapes Worksheet

Can your child identify and name shapes? Help them learn the unique features of each and have them check the correct name for each group in the colorful pictures on this worksheet.
Groups of Shapes Worksheet
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Counting skills are foundational in early mathematics and play a crucial role in a child's cognitive development. For children aged 8-9, mastering counting not only aids in basic arithmetic but also enhances problem-solving capabilities. At this age, students transition from simple counting to understanding more complex mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, making counting skills pivotal.

Parents and teachers should care about developing these skills because they directly influence a child's academic success. Proficiency in counting lays the groundwork for understanding patterns, sequences, and number relations, which are essential for higher-level math. It helps children develop logical reasoning and the ability to perform mental calculations, essential life skills that go beyond the classroom.

Moreover, counting is often integrated into daily activities. By fostering counting skills, caregivers can enhance a child's daily learning experiences, from fostering practical abilities in budgeting to problem-solving in real-world situations. Lastly, confidence in counting can improve overall self-esteem in math, making children more willing to engage with challenging tasks and persevere through difficulties. Investing time in developing these skills is a step toward ensuring a child's success in mathematics and fostering a positive attitude toward learning.