Welcome to our engaging and interactive web page dedicated to enhancing basic addition skills for kids aged 5-8. Here, you’ll find a variety of easy addition and subtraction worksheets designed to make learning fun and effective. Our carefully crafted resources help young learners master fundamental math concepts while building confidence. Each worksheet encourages hands-on practice, perfect for independent learning or guided instruction. With colorful designs and age-appropriate challenges, children will enjoy strengthening their arithmetic abilities while developing critical thinking skills. Explore our extensive collection of worksheets today and watch your child's mathematical mind thrive!


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Adding with Base 10 blocks (regrouping) - Part 2

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Counting Birds Worksheet
Counting Birds Worksheet

Counting Birds Worksheet

Help your child count and underline the matching number sentence in the worksheet. Ask them if the total number of birds in each picture is odd or even, then check the correct box. When two equal numbers are added, the sum is always an even number (e.g. 2+2=4, 4+4=8, both divisible by 2).
Counting Birds Worksheet
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Domino +4 Worksheet
Domino +4 Worksheet

Domino +4 Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know what a domino is. Explain, then move on to solving the four simple equations on this printout, adding a number to 4. Help them find the sum and circle the number.
Domino +4 Worksheet
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Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet

Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet

Kids Academy asserts that mastering place value is essential for developing math capabilities, like addition and subtraction. Using base ten blocks to regroup numbers aids kids in becoming numerate, plus it prepares them for further math operations. We have an illustrative worksheet that plus provides the cubes needed to understand the process of trading ones for tens.
Trading Ones for Tens Worksheet
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Animal Add Up Worksheet
Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animal Add Up Worksheet

Animals are fun to observe and interact with. They can be seen at the zoo, parks, farms and in homes with pets. This worksheet helps kids identify animals, and build addition skills. Look at the picture with them and help name each animal. After that, add the animals up and check the box for the correct answer. 80 words.
Animal Add Up Worksheet
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Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Addition at the Zoo Worksheet

Visit the zoo with your kids and point out all the different animals. Ask them to name their favorites and identify animals on a worksheet. Challenge them to solve word problems related to the pictures. Ask them for the equation that fits the picture and check the answer.
Addition at the Zoo Worksheet
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Build up to 13 Worksheet
Build up to 13 Worksheet

Build up to 13 Worksheet

Help your kids master addition and subtraction with this worksheet! It'll help clear up any confusion they may have with adding different numbers. Have them add up the simple equations and mark the group of bricks that makes 13. It's a great way for them to get familiar with the basics.
Build up to 13 Worksheet
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Basic addition and subtraction skills are foundational for children aged 5-8, and it is essential for both parents and teachers to prioritize these skills for several reasons. Firstly, mastery of these arithmetic concepts supports overall academic success. Early math skills are closely linked to later proficiency in more complex mathematics, impacting a child’s educational trajectory.

Moreover, addition and subtraction form the core of everyday problem-solving. From budgeting their allowances to calculating change, having a strong grasp of these skills empowers children in real-life situations, cultivating independence and confidence. Additionally, early mathematical skills encourage critical thinking and logical reasoning, which can enhance cognitive development across other disciplines.

Engaging children in fun and interactive ways to learn these skills can foster a love for math and learning in general. Activities like games, puzzles, and songs can make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

Finally, the ability to understand and perform basic addition and subtraction is also vital for social interaction and academic assessments, helping children navigate their educational environment effectively. Overall, fostering these skills is an investment in a child's intellectual growth, social capability, and personal confidence that benefits them in various aspects of life.