Welcome to our "Basic Addition Skills Easy Worksheets" designed specifically for children aged 5 to 9! Our engaging worksheets provide a fun and effective way for young learners to grasp addition concepts. Packed with colorful illustrations and straightforward exercises, these resources will help boost your child's confidence and competence in basic math. Each worksheet is crafted to develop essential skills through various activities, ensuring your child stays motivated and eager to learn. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these easy-to-follow worksheets are an ideal tool for fostering a strong mathematical foundation. Start your child's addition journey today!


Check out this FREE "Basic Addition Skills" Trial Lesson for age 5-9!

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Counting Fun Worksheet
Counting Fun Worksheet

Counting Fun Worksheet

Math and fun can go hand-in-hand with this free PDF worksheet! Bright, colourful illustrations will activate your child's brain, as they count the red and yellow flowers. How many can you see? Count together and write down the total. Make learning and counting fun for your little ones!
Counting Fun Worksheet
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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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Party Arrays Worksheet
Party Arrays Worksheet

Party Arrays Worksheet

Help your child count the objects in each of the five arrays, then check the correct number sentence for each. This exercise will test their math skills and understanding of number sentences. Guide them to select the appropriate boxes.
Party Arrays 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 skills are foundational for young learners aged 5-9, making them essential for both parents and teachers to prioritize. At this pivotal stage in development, children are beginning to grasp numerical concepts and understanding addition serves as a crucial gateway to other mathematical skills. Mastering addition fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and boosts confidence—which are invaluable throughout a child’s academic journey.

Moreover, proficiency in addition is not just about performing calculations; it enhances cognitive skills, enabling children to make connections between numbers and grasp more complex mathematical concepts in the future. This early skill lays the groundwork for understanding patterns, sequence, and relationships among numbers—all of which play a crucial role in higher-level math.

Engaging children in basic addition can also create enjoyable learning experiences. Playful math activities can increase their interest in learning, making it a fun and engaging topic.

By actively supporting children in mastering basic addition, parents and teachers provide them tools for future success, helping to instill a love for learning and bolster their overall educational development. Investing time in these early skills ensures that children build a strong mathematical foundation that will support their educational journey for years to come.