Help your child master basic arithmetic with our engaging Basic Addition & Subtraction Worksheets for Ages 8-9! Designed for 3rd graders, these printable worksheets focus on fundamental skills, ensuring a strong mathematical foundation. Each worksheet features a variety of problems aimed at enhancing recall, understanding, and application of addition and subtraction concepts. With fun illustrations and age-appropriate challenges, learning becomes an enjoyable activity. Perfect for both classroom use and at-home practice, these resources are a great way to build confidence and competence in math. Unlock your child’s potential and make math fun with Kids Academy!


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The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet
The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet

The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet

At the baker’s and butcher’s, there are plenty of delicious treats and meals! With this worksheet, your kids can see who made more money at the end of the day. Have them trace a line to the worker who made the most amount of money. They’ll have fun while learning the basics of business and money!
The Baker versus the Butcher Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 5
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 55
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Farm Stand Mass Worksheet
Farm Stand Mass Worksheet

Farm Stand Mass Worksheet

Engage your kids in a fun learning adventure! Encourage them to practice what they learn in school using this worksheet. Look at the picture and read the problem together. Help them solve it and trace the line to the answer. Make learning enjoyable and your kids will be more motivated!
Farm Stand Mass Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 24
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Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Selling the Bracelets Worksheet

Engage your kids with learning by making it fun! Try this creative worksheet: your kids can practice subtraction while making bracelets. Download the pdf; read the two word problems to them and help them choose the correct total. Have fun! (80 words)
Selling the Bracelets Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 29
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Parents and teachers should prioritize teaching basic addition and subtraction to children aged 8-9 because these foundational skills are essential for their mathematical development and everyday life. At this age, children are building the groundwork for more complex math concepts they will encounter in higher grades. Mastery of addition and subtraction enhances their problem-solving abilities and boosts confidence by offering early positive experiences with math.

These skills are also crucial for practical tasks like handling money, telling time, and even cooking, which require an understanding of basic arithmetic. The ability to add and subtract efficiently allows children to make sense of numbers in their environment, paving the way for advanced topics like multiplication, division, fractions, and later algebra.

Furthermore, success in math during these formative years lays the emotional and intellectual foundation for lifelong learning. Children who struggle with basic math concepts may develop math anxiety, potentially hindering their academic performance across subjects. On the other hand, fluency in addition and subtraction can inspire enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving.

Therefore, by supporting their children or students in mastering these basic arithmetic skills, parents and teachers are not just helping them excel in math but are also equipping them with essential life skills and fostering a love for learning.