Discover our engaging collection of easy worksheets designed to enhance basic arithmetic skills for children ages 5-9. Kids Academy offers a variety of fun and interactive activities to help young learners grasp fundamental concepts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Perfect for introducing children to the world of numbers, our carefully crafted worksheets are ideal for use in classrooms or at home. Each worksheet is designed to develop problem-solving abilities while keeping kids motivated and excited about learning math. Support your child's mathematical journey with Kids Academy's comprehensive and beginner-friendly resources.


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  • 5-9
  • Basic arithmetic skills
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Police: Plus 1 Worksheet
Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Police: Plus 1 Worksheet

Help your kids count the policemen in the worksheet and circle the number that completes the number sentence. It's a great way to improve their counting and addition skills. Discuss with your kids how policemen contribute to the community too.
Police: Plus 1 Worksheet
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Representing Arrays with Number Sentences Worksheet
Representing Arrays with Number Sentences Worksheet

Representing Arrays with Number Sentences Worksheet

An array is a collection of objects, pictures or numbers arranged in rows and columns. Teach your kids two ways to interpret an array with this fun worksheet. Represent it in terms of rows or columns then have your student draw a line to the beehive to discover the correct number sentence.
Representing Arrays with Number Sentences Worksheet
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Flower Word Problems Worksheet
Flower Word Problems Worksheet

Flower Word Problems Worksheet

Practice measuring with word problems on this worksheet. Read the two sentences to your kids, interpret them, and have them check the correct answer. Equations can be presented in various ways; sentences or numbers. Help your kids understand the different forms.
Flower Word Problems Worksheet
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Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet

Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet

Help Reggie and your child save the planet by using this free worksheet! It reinforces addition word problems using one-to-one picture representation, and helps them pick out the correct number sentence and possible solutions. It's an easy way to help the planet and practice math!
Reggie's Reuse Word Problems: Addition Worksheet
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1 Times Table: Level 1
1 Times Table: Level 1

Multiplication Chart Worksheet

Multiplication Chart Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should prioritize basic arithmetic skills for children aged 5-9 because these foundational abilities are essential for everyday life and academic success. At this early stage, children are like sponges, absorbing new information rapidly. Learning arithmetic provides them with critical problem-solving tools that they will use daily, from counting money to telling time.

Understanding addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fosters logical thinking and enhances cognitive development. These skills are not just for math class; they improve a child's ability to think critically and to approach problems methodically in all subjects, including science and reading comprehension.

Additionally, gaining confidence in arithmetic early on instills a positive attitude towards more complex math concepts they will encounter later. This confidence can prevent math anxiety, a common problem that can hamper academic achievement in older students.

Moreover, basic arithmetic is crucial for real-life skills. Children use math in day-to-day activities, such as dividing snacks, measuring ingredients for recipes, or scoring in games.

Incorporating fun and engaging arithmetic activities in early education sets the stage for lifelong learning and practical application, thereby shaping well-rounded, capable individuals. Therefore, a strong arithmetic foundation is not just academic; it's a critical life skill.