Discover engaging and easy-to-use math worksheets designed specifically for children aged 7-8 focused on developing essential addition skills. Kids Academy presents a selection of printable worksheets that transform math practice into an enjoyable experience. Carefully crafted, these exercises encourage students to build a solid understanding of basic addition concepts through interactive activities and fun challenges. Perfect for both classroom settings and at-home practice, our worksheets aim to enhance numerical fluency, sharpen problem-solving abilities, and build confidence in young learners. Empower your child with the necessary tools for math success while making learning simple and enjoyable!


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Solve Tricky Number Situations by Drawing (3 numbers) - Part 1

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Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet
Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet

Number lines are fun and help build number sense and reasoning. This worksheet uses them to help students count on to find a solution to an equation. They'll have fun counting with familiar numbers and 10-bases, while also working on algebraic reasoning.
Solving Problems: Number Lines Worksheet
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Butterfly Addition Worksheet
Butterfly Addition Worksheet

Butterfly Addition Worksheet

This tracing sheet is great for kids to work on math skills and have fun too. Read the word problems to them, then help them trace the dotted lines to match the problem and number sentence to a picture. Not only is it educational, it's beautiful too - your kids will love learning about butterflies!
Butterfly Addition Worksheet
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Counting Coins Worksheet
Counting Coins Worksheet

Counting Coins Worksheet

Help your students overcome their fear or aversion of counting and learning numbers with this fun worksheet! It features colorful pictures with four groups of coins. Ask the students to count each group, then trace the lines to the piggy bank. Show them it's easy to count and learn numbers!
Counting Coins Worksheet
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Adding Numbers: Landforms Worksheet
Adding Numbers: Landforms Worksheet

Adding Numbers: Landforms Worksheet

Help your kids solve simple equations and find the right answers to climb from valley to mountain top, then check the correct answer. Land on Earth is home to plants, animals and humans. It's not flat; there are mountains, valleys and hills.
Adding Numbers: Landforms Worksheet
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Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet

Old MacDonald needs help counting his animals! Give your little math whiz a fun challenge with a free PDF worksheet. They'll love counting the animals and doing basic addition with two or three addends. Who knew math could be so much fun on the farm?
Adding Up with Old MacDonald Worksheet
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Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet
Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet

Practice Addition: Part 1 Worksheet

Having trouble teaching your 1st grader numbers and addition? Download this free worksheet! With colorful building blocks, it helps kids visualise and understand simple equations. For extra guidance, multiple choice answers are included to boost their confidence when practising.
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Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Help your kids count the base ten blocks in the picture. Then, count how many have been marked off. Ask them to select the correct answer choice to solve the subtraction problems based on the blocks counted. 80 words
Addition and Subtraction Within 1: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Understanding addition skills at an early age, specifically for children aged 7-8, is essential for nurturing a strong mathematical foundation. For both parents and teachers, promoting proficiency in basic addition ensures that children can confidently approach more complex arithmetic and problem-solving tasks as they progress through their education.

Firstly, addition is a fundamental building block in mathematics. When children master these skills early on, it bolsters their ability to understand advanced concepts, such as subtraction, multiplication, and division. This foundational knowledge makes it easier for them to tackle higher-order math and everyday situations requiring numerical competence.

Moreover, early proficiency in addition enhances a child's confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Difficulties with basic arithmetic can lead to frustration, decreased motivation, and math anxiety. By encouraging and assisting with addition from a young age, parents and teachers are helping children develop a positive attitude toward learning and problem-solving, thereby fostering a lifelong love for mathematics.

Finally, early math skills are linked to academic success across various subjects. Competence in math promotes logical thinking, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Thus, caring about addition skills not only benefits a child's current academic performance but also prepares them for future educational challenges and opportunities.