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Stack the Blocks Worksheet
Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Stack the Blocks Worksheet

Playing with blocks is a great way for kids to learn! They can create patterns, shapes, and even count. In this worksheet, ask them to identify the colors and count each stack of blocks. If they can spot one extra block in the tower, even better! Encourage learning through play with these fun blocks.
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Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet
Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Leaf Subtraction Stories Worksheet

Help your kids become experts at subtraction and addition by guiding them through fun exercises and simple math problems. This worksheet with leaf subtraction problems will help them practice and also test your child. Go through the three equations with them, help them solve, and then check the answer.
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Build the Stairs Worksheet Preview
Build the Stairs Worksheet Preview

Build the Stairs Worksheet

Does your kid need help counting numbers? Make it fun with a staircase math worksheet! This printable PDF uses stairs to help your preschooler practice counting. Let them build the staircase by picking the next highest number as they go up! It's an interactive way to teach counting and sure to please your little one.
Build the Stairs Worksheet
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What Train Car Comes Before? Worksheet
What Train Car Comes Before? Worksheet

What Train Car Comes Before? Worksheet

Download this worksheet with your kids and have them identify the colorful objects pictured. Count the toys in the three trains together, then check the missing group of toys from the options provided. Have fun! (80 words)
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Roller Coaster Fun Worksheet
Roller Coaster Fun Worksheet

Roller Coaster Fun Worksheet

Ride a roller coaster and experience the thrill! Kids will love checking off the number that comes before each one on the worksheet. With three roller coasters to choose from, the fun never stops! Ask your kids if they've been on a roller coaster and where. Let them explore the excitement and joy of this thrilling ride!
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Frog Countdown Worksheet
Frog Countdown Worksheet

Frog Countdown Worksheet

Make learning fun for kids with traceable printouts! This exercise has kids counting frogs and drawing a line to match the number. Expand their knowledge with activities like this, beyond the basics they learn in school. Help them explore new ways of learning and make it enjoyable.
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Down the Stairs Worksheet
Down the Stairs Worksheet

Down the Stairs Worksheet

Let your kids' imaginations run wild with this worksheet featuring a cute and friendly dog! Ask them to point out the dog in the printout, then help count the blocks in each set. Aim to stack them in descending order and build stairs for the pup to get down. Count each block and check the set - it's that easy!
Down the Stairs Worksheet
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Who Has 1 More? Worksheet
Who Has 1 More? Worksheet

Who Has 1 More? Worksheet

Do your kids know what chipmunks are? They eat acorns, store them for bad weather, and live in trees or on the ground. Count and circle the chipmunk with one more acorn than the others on the printout.
Who Has 1 More? Worksheet
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Haystack Steps Worksheet
Haystack Steps Worksheet

Haystack Steps Worksheet

Have your kids ever visited a farm? What activities and sights did they enjoy? Farmers are essential to our lives, growing food and providing us with dairy and eggs. In this worksheet, a farmer has made a haystack for his animals to climb into the barn. Ask your kids to add an extra layer to the stack to make the climb easier.
Haystack Steps Worksheet
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Which Wagons Have 1 Less? Worksheet
Which Wagons Have 1 Less? Worksheet

Which Wagons Have 1 Less? Worksheet

Test your kid's counting skills with a simple exercise. Ask them to count the balls in the five wagons shown and to circle the wagons with one less than the red wagon in the middle. This will give their brains a simple task that tests their knowledge of numbers.
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Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet
Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet

Enrichment: Castle Counting Worksheet

Help your kids learn to count. Start with easy counting of numbers as high as possible. Use the pictures in this printout. Point to the middle one, help them identify it and then count one more than it. Do this to help them get ready for more difficult math concepts like addition, subtraction and multiplication.
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Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Firewood Subtraction Worksheet

Guide your students to show that math can be fun! If your kindergartners need help with addition and subtraction, the simple problems in this worksheet are ideal. Ask them to look at the two pictures and find the correct answers. Help them check their work to build their confidence in math.
Firewood Subtraction Worksheet
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Add up the Dollars Worksheet
Add up the Dollars Worksheet

Add up the Dollars Worksheet

Money is key in life. It buys what we love and need. Get students to learn with exercises full of colour and familiar items like this worksheet. It shows two kids and some money. Ask pupils to use their fingers to add the money and check the box with the right answer.
Add up the Dollars Worksheet
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Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet
Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet

Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet

Kids love birthday parties, with fun activities and yummy treats. Make math fun with this worksheet! It has pictures of a party, and your kids should solve the problems and check the matching box. They'll get to learn math, and have fun too!
Birthday Party Subtraction Worksheet
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Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet
Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet

Enrichment: Firefighter Ladders Worksheet

Firefighters are vital to their communities. If your kids want to become firefighters, they'll love this worksheet. Ask them to spot the firemen in the picture. Then, help the firemen pick the right ladders to reach the windows. Draw lines to connect the ladders that match. It's a great learning activity!
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Adding in the Arctic Worksheet
Adding in the Arctic Worksheet

Adding in the Arctic Worksheet

Introduce your kids to the Arctic with this worksheet. Let them look at the pictures, teach them the name of the animals, and help them add up the correct number. Ask your kids to tell you some of the animals found there and what the weather is like. It's a fun and educational way to learn more about the Arctic.
Adding in the Arctic Worksheet
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Soup Towers Worksheet
Soup Towers Worksheet

Soup Towers Worksheet

Do your kids come shopping? Transform it into a learning experience! Point out items and ask your kids what they are. Count each stack of cans, and have them check the tower with an extra can of soup. It's a great way to teach them counting and counting up!
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Firefighter Counting Worksheet
Firefighter Counting Worksheet

Firefighter Counting Worksheet

Firefighters are a vital part of any community. When a fire breaks out, they respond promptly to protect citizens and extinguish the blaze. Wearing specialized gear, they not only make the job easier, but safer too. Get your kids involved and help the firefighters sort their gear. Count the equipment, and check the group for the next steps.
Firefighter Counting Worksheet
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Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet

Picnics are a great way for the family to enjoy a fun day in the sun! Get your kids involved by having them help load the picnic basket and do this worksheet to practice their math skills while they get ready. Identify the fruits in the picture, add them up, and circle the correct answer.
Adding Fruit at the Picnic Worksheet
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What to Mail? Worksheet
What to Mail? Worksheet

What to Mail? Worksheet

Do your kids know what postmen do? They deliver mail from the post office to the intended recipient. Word problems are math questions written in sentence form. Here, kids must examine the image, read the problem, and find the correct answer. This worksheet offers practice in that skill.
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Understanding addition as "adding to" and subtraction as "taking from" is crucial for children's mathematical development. This foundational concept shapes how students approach problem-solving and grasp more complex arithmetic and mathematical principles later. When children see addition as bringing quantities together—like adding blocks to a pile—they gain clarity on how numbers function in real-life contexts, making math more tangible and relatable.

By framing subtraction as "taking from," children learn the concept of quantity decreasing, enhancing their understanding of the world around them—such as losing items or sharing equally. This perspective builds their ability to visualize and manipulate numbers, which is essential for advancing to more complex operations such as multiplication and division.

Moreover, grasping these concepts fosters critical thinking and enhances children's self-confidence in math. When teachers and parents encourage children to understand math in practical, relatable terms, it demystifies the subject, reduces anxiety, and promotes a positive attitude toward learning.

Ultimately, these foundational understandings lay the groundwork for all future math learning, empowering students to tackle challenges and think analytically. It enables parents and teachers to support children's education effectively, ensuring they are prepared for academic success.