Explore our "Understanding Fractions" easy math worksheets designed specifically for ages 5-6! Our engaging and interactive worksheets help young learners grasp the concept of fractions through fun and age-appropriate activities. With colorful illustrations and simple problems, children will enjoy identifying and comparing fractions in a playful manner. These worksheets are perfect for helping kids visualize parts of a whole, making learning both effective and enjoyable. Ideal for classroom use or at-home practice, these resources encourage foundational math skills and build confidence in young learners. Get started on a fun math adventure today and watch your child master fractions effortlessly!


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Find Halves Worksheet
Find Halves Worksheet

Find Halves Worksheet

If your child can tell you what two, three and four equal parts are called, give yourself a pat on the back! If not, this worksheet can help. Halves are two equal parts of a whole shape. Check the pictures in this printable pdf to help your child understand.
Find Halves Worksheet
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Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet

Have your kids circle the shapes that'll form the rectangle on the left. It'll test their knowledge of shapes and ability to put them together to make a new one. Ask them to look at the parts on the right and circle the ones that'll form the rectangle.
Whole Shape from Fourths Worksheet
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Bubbling Over Worksheet
Bubbling Over Worksheet

Bubbling Over Worksheet

Students love science experiments at the lab! They get to practice their counting skills while creating a masterpiece or an unexpected catastrophe! Ask them to count down from 10 to 1 by drawing lines to 'pop' the bubbles coming out of Shayna's experiment in the worksheet.
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Comparing Shares Worksheet
Comparing Shares Worksheet

Comparing Shares Worksheet

Can your students identify and draw shapes correctly? If so, this exercise may be too easy. For those who are still learning, extra help may be needed. The worksheet requires students to select which shape is larger in each pair; circles and squares are included.
Comparing Shares Worksheet
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Piecing Together 11 Worksheet
Piecing Together 11 Worksheet

Piecing Together 11 Worksheet

Engage your preschoolers with learning-filled fun! Show them this colorful worksheet, and ask them to identify the figures. Each puzzle piece features an equation, except one which is missing. Help the kids solve the problems and circle the piece that'll make the numbers equal 11. It's a surefire way to make learning enjoyable!
Piecing Together 11 Worksheet
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Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your child's matching skills with this worksheet! Ask them to name each of the objects pictured, then circle the ones that are the same. Repeat for the second task. It's a great way to assess their skills and have fun at the same time!
Matching and Sorting for Preschool: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Cutting in Halves Worksheet
Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Cutting in Halves Worksheet

Show your child how to divide a whole shape, like a square, into smaller pieces to become fractions. Point out when a shape is divided into two equal parts, it's called a half. Look at the worksheet together, and identify all rectangles that are cut in half (½).
Cutting in Halves Worksheet
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Slice It Up Worksheet
Slice It Up Worksheet

Slice It Up Worksheet

Try this fun math, reading and writing worksheet with your kids! They will love the colorful activities that perfect coordination and tracing. Engaging learning exercises help keep young minds sharp and boost skills. With these worksheets, your kids will be academically ahead of the curve!
Slice It Up Worksheet
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Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet
Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet

Find Fourths Together with Tommy Worksheet

Teach your kids fractions with this easy and fun worksheet! They should already know that two equal parts is a half, and three is a third. Now, help them understand one fourth (¼) by asking them to circle shapes that are divided into four parts. Make fractions learning stress-free for you and your children!
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Understanding fractions is a fundamental mathematical concept essential for young learners, particularly those aged 5-6. This age is crucial for cognitive development, and introducing fractions in a simple, engaging manner lays the groundwork for future mathematical thinking. Parents and teachers should care about teaching fractions during these formative years because it helps children develop critical problem-solving skills and logical reasoning.

Familiarity with fractions enhances children’s understanding of shapes, measurements, and basic arithmetic, fostering a sense of number sense and confidence in math. For example, when children learn to recognize that half of an apple is still an apple, they begin to grasp the concept of division and sharing, which are vital life skills.

Moreover, incorporating fun activities and visual aids makes learning fractions enjoyable, promoting positive associations with math. These early experiences can shape children's attitudes towards the subject, encouraging a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing early fraction education, parents and teachers can help shape well-rounded individuals equipped to handle more complex mathematical concepts later on, ensuring long-term academic success and self-assurance in their abilities. Understanding fractions is not just about math; it's about building essential life skills and fostering a growth mindset.