Our Basic Arithmetic Worksheets for 8-Year-Olds are designed to enhance your child's math abilities through engaging and interactive activities. Aligned with age-appropriate skills, these worksheets cover core topics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Fun puzzles and practical problems make learning enjoyable while building confidence and proficiency in mathematics. Ideal for classroom use or at-home learning, these printables provide a solid foundation in arithmetic that every young learner needs. Help your child master essential math skills and develop a love for numbers with our expertly crafted worksheets. Start exploring today to see their progress soar!


Check out this FREE "Basic Arithmetic" Trial Lesson for age 8!

Solve Tricky Number Situations by Drawing (3 numbers) - Part 1

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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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Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet
Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet

Did you know different spiders have different eye numbers? Kids will love learning this fact and solving the spider word problems on this free worksheet! Word problems promote a deeper understanding of the concept, plus they get to add up the spiders’ eyes while solving addition problems with more than one addend. Fun and math all in one!
Counting Spider Eyes Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 16
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 16
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 16
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Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet
Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet

Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet

The whole family can join in on the fun with this free worksheet! It helps kids practice math word problems while assisting their friends with a garage sale. Kids learn to identify "More Than" key words and pick the right equation, improving their order of operations skills. Download the PDF and get started!
Garage Sale - More yhan Worksheet
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Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Old MacDonald needs help counting his animals! Give your little math whiz a fun challenge with a free PDF worksheet. They'll love counting the animals and doing basic addition with two or three addends. Who knew math could be so much fun on the farm?
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 58
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 58
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 58
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Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet

Kids will love this fun PDF worksheet for trick-or-treating! It's packed with yummy images and math practice. They can read the word problems, count and add numbers, check their answers, and match the addition equations with the pictures. Math made delicious!
Solve the Problem: Trick–or–treating Worksheet
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Rounding Healthy Choices Exercise Worksheet
Rounding Healthy Choices Exercise Worksheet

Rounding Healthy Choices Exercise Worksheet

Tired of boring math worksheets? Check out this fun rounding maze printout! Help the kids reach their goals by going from start to finish. To move through the maze, they must find numbers to round to 200. Teach them to pay close attention to the tens place to know whether to round up or down. Have fun and reach the finish line to complete the maze!
Rounding Healthy Choices Exercise Worksheet
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At the market - multiplication worksheet for 3rd grade
At the market - multiplication worksheet for 3rd grade

At the Market Worksheet

Head to At the Market! This attractive worksheet features arrays of delicious fruits and veggies that'll have 3rd graders working on their multiplication. Solve the problems, choose the correct answer, and learn while having fun!
At the Market Worksheet
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Supermarket Math Worksheet
Supermarket Math Worksheet

Supermarket Math Worksheet

Take your kids to the supermarket and ask what they're looking forward to buying. Help them solve the three questions in the worksheet by interpreting each one into an equation, then choose the right answer.
Supermarket Math Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should place a high priority on instilling basic arithmetic skills in 8-year-olds because these foundational skills are crucial for future academic and life success. At this developmental stage, children's brains are particularly malleable and receptive to learning new concepts. Proficiency in basic arithmetic, which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, sets the stage for more advanced mathematical learning and critical thinking.

First, basic arithmetic enhances problem-solving skills. It teaches children how to approach problems methodically and apply logical thinking, which is vital not only for mathematics but for subjects across the curriculum and real-life situations. These skills can increase self-confidence as students become more competent and independent learners.

Second, math is omnipresent in daily life, from calculating change to managing time, and successfully navigating these everyday activities requires a firm understanding of basic math principles. Additionally, many careers, even those not directly related to science or engineering, demand good numerical skills.

Failure to grasp arithmetic early can lead to difficulties in learning more complex concepts later on, causing academic setbacks and potentially leading to a negative attitude toward schooling. Ultimately, ensuring that 8-year-old children develop strong arithmetic skills provides them with a vital toolkit for both educational purposes and practical life applications, paving the way for a successful and confident future.